Cooks’ Notes:
The ritual of slaughtering the pig began during the Inquisition period, and some historians trace this recipe to those times. It was a way of showing that people of other religions (jews and muslins) had converted to Christianity.
Carne de Porco à Alentejana’ is a quintessential Portuguese dish that masterfully combines the flavours of tender marinated pork with succulent clams, creating a harmonious blend of land and sea. Originating from the Alentejo region, this dish is seasoned with traditional spices like paprika and garlic, and often garnished with fresh coriander. The juxtaposition of meaty pork with the briny taste of clams, all brought together in a rich, aromatic sauce, makes ‘Carne de Porco à Alentejana’ a delightful showcase of Portuguese culinary ingenuity.
Serve: 10 peoplePreparação:35 minutesConfecção:40 minutes
Pork – 1 kg
White wine – q.b.
Pickles – q.b.
Cilantro/parsley – q.b.
Potatoes – 1 kg
Olives – q.b.
Clams – 1kg
Garlic – 10 cloves