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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Zain Lyon
[email protected]I've never had Portuguese food before, but this dish was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.
Thuto pekena
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Dee Whit
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really liked this dish. The clams and sauce were delicious.
jacky kapoyos
[email protected]This dish was a little bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.
Romio Sanjaya
[email protected]I love the flavors in this dish. The pork and clams go so well together.
Moses Ibe
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Bintisaid Juma
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pork was a bit dry. I think I should have cooked it for a shorter amount of time.
KO Baby
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
asad qureshi qureshi
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was cooked perfectly and the clams were tender and flavorful.
Khuzama Ramzan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite Portuguese dishes. It's so simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.
SHOW DEM PICTURES
[email protected]The pork alentejana was amazing! I loved the combination of the pork and clams. The sauce was also very flavorful.
MH MITHU
[email protected]I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
creative mind
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the clams added a nice briny flavor. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.