Portuguese Pork with Clams

A traditional Portuguese stew featuring tender pork shoulder, spicy chorizo, and fresh clams simmered in a rich tomato and wine sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 647.1 kcals 2588.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 25.6 grams 102.5 grams
Fat 38 grams 152 grams
Protein 44.6 grams 178.2 grams
Cook Time
65 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
GrainsCereals
1
portion
Rice
to serve
Liquids
225
ml
Meat
500
g
Pork Shoulder
boneless, cubed
50
g
Pancetta
cut into chunks
150
g
Chorizo
spicy, skin removed, cut into chunks
NutsSeeds
6
clove
Garlic
sliced
1
piece
1
tsp
1
handful
Parsley
chopped
1
handful
Coriander
chopped
OilsFats
15
ml
Seafood
300
g
Clams
small and fresh
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely sliced
1
piece
400
g
Tomatoes
peeled and chopped

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a casserole dish and fry the pork until browned on all sides.
  • Remove the pork and set it aside.
  • Fry the onion, pancetta, garlic, green pepper, paprika, bay leaf, and thyme until the onions soften.
  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and white wine and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and return the pork and chorizo to the pan.
  • Cover and simmer the contents for 50 minutes.
  • Add the clams and parsley and cook for 5 minutes until the clams open.
  • Discard any clams that remain closed.
  • Mix chopped parsley and coriander into the cooked rice.
  • Serve the pork stew over the rice garnished with coriander.