CARNE DE PORCO ALENTEJANA
Carne de Porco à Alentejana is one of the most traditional Portuguese dishes found on the menus of Portuguese restaurants through out the world. The dishes name, "Alentejana" meas that the dish comes from the Alentejo region of Portugal.
Provided by Suzy Chaves
Categories Pork
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, season pork with; salt, garlic, bay leaf, paprika, cumin, red pepper, 1/2 cup of the wine.
- 2. Stir well and let marinate for at least 2 hours or leave overnight.
- 3. Before you begin cooking the pork, fry potatoes in hot oil until golden brown, season with sea salt and set aside.
- 4. Place clams in a bowl with cold water and 1 tsp sea salt. Let them sit for about 1/2 -1 hour in refrigerator so they let the sandiness out of them.
- 5. Preheat large skillet or wok on high heat with 1/4 cup olive oil and add onions. Cook for about 1 minute then add the drained, marinaded pork mixture, (save the liquid). Let meat brown on all sides and cook for about 5 minutes.
- 6. Rinse and dry clams and add to the pork with 1/2 cup of wine and the leftover marinade. (Add more wine if desired to make more sauce) Cover and cook on med heat until the clams open. Taste the pork and add more salt or Tabasco sauce if desired. Add the potatoes into the pork.
- 7. Add pickled vegetables and chopped cilantro for garnish.
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Douglas Sigauke
[email protected]This dish was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Amari Lindsay
[email protected]I've never had carne de porco alentejana before, but I'm glad I tried it. The flavors were amazing, and the pork was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Agbigha Prince
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The pork was tender and juicy, and the clams were briny and flavorful. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely make this dish again.
Jayden Keller
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The clams were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful. I'd definitely make this again if I was craving seafood.
Arslan Thaheem
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gloria Nabuuma
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The pork was a little dry, and the sauce was a bit bland. I wouldn't make this again.
Saad Mmmm
[email protected]This dish was a little more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The flavors were complex and delicious, and the pork was fall-apart tender. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Sathy Akter
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork and clams are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Wintone Omoro
[email protected]This was the first time I've ever made carne de porco alentejana, and it was surprisingly easy. The flavors were amazing, and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
John Flores
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pork was tender and juicy, the clams were briny and flavorful, and the potatoes were soft and fluffy. I highly recommend this dish.
Hezekiah Siyingwa
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of pork, clams, and potatoes was delicious, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.