Portuguese Pork Alentejana Recipe
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Portuguese Pork Alentejana

By: John Pacheco 
"An original Portuguese recipe with pork and clams."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

What to Drink?

Wine Tempranillo
Cocktail Bloody Mary
Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
7 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 pounds pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 24 small clams in shell, scrubbed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In large bowl, combine wine, paprika, salt and pepper, blend well. Add garlic cloves, bay leaf, and cubed meat, turn meat in marinade to coat pieces. Marinate for 6 hours, turning occasionally.
  2. Drain pork; reserve marinade. Pat cubes completely dry. Discard garlic and bay leaf. Melt 1 teaspoon of oil in large skillet. Add pork cubes, stirring frequently so that the meat colors quickly and evenly. Transfer with slotted spoon to a bowl.
  3. Pour reserved marinade into skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping off any brown particles clinging to the inside of pan. Boil briskly uncovered until marinade is reduced to 1 cup. Pour over pork and set aside.
  4. In 6 to 8 quart pan, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil; add onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until onion is soft but not brown. Add garlic, tomatoes and crushed red pepper. Simmer, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
  5. Spread the clams, hinged side down, over the tomato sauce; cover the pan tightly and cook over medium to high heat for ten minutes or until clams open. Stir in reserved pork and juices. Simmer for 5 minutes to heat thoroughly. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 315 | Total Fat: 11.9g | Cholesterol: 74mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2003 by STEVEPEREIRA   view full review
I had this fantastic dish at a local Portuguese restaurant then set out on a search to find...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2003 by LEAHAIMEE   view full review
I loved this recipe! (My husband was also a big fan.) I used boneless pork chops instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by lovetocook   view full review
This was FABULOUS! I either put a little extra salt, or maybe it was because I used white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2011 by cookstorelax   view full review
Very nice and very much like I was taught by my vavo. The only difference was the addition of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2009 by buffet1   view full review
I have made this twice now and I loved it both times. Excellent delicate flavor and the pork...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2005 by njmom   view full review
This was a nice change of pace from making my usual pork roast. I didn't used fresh tomatoes,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2003 by AHIMMERODER   view full review
This was a hit at my wine and cheese party. We had 2 portugese people attending and they said...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by ajarieger   view full review
very tasty but definately didnt need all of that salt. i added some chopped up tomatoes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2010 by bdongu22   view full review
Family loved it!

 

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