Carne de Porco à Alentejana - Portuguese Pork with Clams

white wine

🥗Healthier: broth

💰Cheaper: water

Broth adds flavor without alcohol.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are leaner and cheaper.

clams

🥗Healthier: mussels

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Mussels are often less expensive and still delicious.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Marinate the diced pork meat in white wine, red pepper paste, garlic, bay leaf, sea salt, and black pepper for some time.

Heat olive oil and lard in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the marinated pork meat and fry until golden brown.

Add the clams to the pan and cook until they open.

Serve with cubed potato fries.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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