CARNE DE PORCO A ALENTEJANA (PORK MEAT WITH CLAMS)

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I make this for celebrations all the time.

Provided by Theresa Vieira

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 clove garlic, peeled
2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp pimenta muida or red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp paprika
1 c portuguese olive oil or spanish olive oil
2 pork tenderloin, cut into bite size cubes
1 c sweet onions, diced
3 c good dry white wine
4 lb clams, small or littleneck
2 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
3 lb cubed fried potatoes
1 hard crusty bread (for dipping in sauce)
1 c water, if needed

Steps:

  • 1. In a food processor add the garlic, salt, pimenta muida or red pepper, and paprika; process until smooth, then slowly drizzle in 1/2 of the olive oil as you process.
  • 2. In a plastic zip bag add the cubed pork, the garlic mixture, and 1 1/2 cups of white wine, zip bag and toss a couple of times and place in refrigerate overnight or at least for 8 hours.
  • 3. Remove from refrigerator and let sit for 10 minutes. In a large pot add remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil and saute onions until golden, remove meat with slotted spoon and lightly saute. Then add the marinade and remaining 1 1/2 cups of wine; let come to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or when meat is done,if needed add the water, add the clams and contiue to cook, when opened add shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink; discard any clams that have not opened.
  • 4. Remove from heat and top with the parsley. This dish is served right out of the pot. On a plate add some of the cubed fried potatoes and top with some pork, dip your crusty bread in the sauce and yum, so good. Enjoy!
  • 5. I no longer live a portuguese community so I order my Portuguese Olive Oil on line now at www.portuguesefoodsonline.com

Lena Drndarski
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Fatma Njoya
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Qaisr Malik
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Marcus Neal
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Sandra Lamare
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The sauce in this dish is amazing. It's rich, flavorful, and perfect for spooning over rice.


Jathu Jathusan
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I love the combination of pork and clams in this dish. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.


Shahkeel Ahamad
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This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.


Ummaid Afridi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Denay Robertson
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Sherifa Mohammed
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Nile Akhas
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Md:Mahadi Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I love this dish. The clams and the sauce are so flavorful that they make up for the pork.


Jonathan Ochuko
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit when I make it for company.


Ernst dimanche
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Fuaad Cabdi
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, the clams were plump and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely


Sebastian Mree
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pork was tender and juicy, the clams were plump and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be ma


Coolen Ararso
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. I had some leftover pulled pork from a barbecue and I used it in this recipe. It turned out great! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the clams were plump and juicy. The sauce was also very good.


Jen BB (Jen)
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I was skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pork, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was cooked to perfection and the clams were tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Daniel Theman
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pork was tender and juicy, the clams were plump and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Blake Brinkman
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This dish was a huge hit at my dinner party! The pork and clams were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.