PORK ALENTEJANA
This pork and clam dish originated in the Alentejo region of Portugal, where pork is served almost daily. To prepare clams in shells for cooking: Thaw clams if frozen. Cover clams with salted water (3 tbsp to 8 cups water); let stand 15 minutes. Repeat this process twice. Posted for ZWT5! Marinating time not included in prep time. From Classic International Recipes.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Pork
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For marinade, combine wine, paprika, garlic, bay leaves, 1 tsp salt, and dash of pepper. Add pork. Cover; marinate 2 hours or overnight in refrigerator, stirring occasionally.
- Drain port, reserving marinade. Pat meat dry. In skillet brown pork in half of the hot oil. Add reserved marinade. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered about 45 minutes or till liquid is almost evaporated. Skim off fat and remove bay leaves.
- Meanwhile, cook onions and pimentos in the remaining hot oil until the onion is tender. Add the clams, the 1/2 tsp salt, and the 1/4 tsp of pepper. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or till shells open (discard any that do not open).
- Add pork mixture to the clam mixture; heat through.
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Sarah Cryan
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yamin ahmed
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Elakar Polapain
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for a special occasion meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Inamullah Asad
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor.
My Home
[email protected]5/5 stars! This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The pork and clams were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and addictive. I'll definitely be making this again.
Wilson Barahona
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I served it with some roasted potatoes and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
farhad Tanha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but this dish was surprisingly good! The clams and sauce really helped to balance out the flavor of the pork.
3zrayel 3ozra2il
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still pretty good. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.
maurice john
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the clams added a nice briny touch. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of spice.
abdulqadar gallow
[email protected]Absolutely divine! The succulent pork and tender clams, bathed in a savory sauce, created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds. A true testament to the culinary heritage of Portugal.