Portuguese Pork Alentejana

Portuguese Pork Alentejana

An original Portuguese recipe with pork and clams.

Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
7 hrs 10 mins
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ 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
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 24 small clams in shell, scrubbed
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315
Calories
12g
Fat
12g
Carbs
28g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat4g 18%
Cholesterol74mg 25%
Sodium1298mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate12g 4%
Dietary Fiber2g 5%
Total Sugars3g
Protein28g
Vitamin C15mg 76%
Calcium53mg 4%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium614mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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