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Alentejo Pork with Chorizo and Mussels

December/January 2008

Alentejo Pork with Chorizo and Mussels

Tina Rupp enlarge

By: Rachael Ray
From: 30-Minute Meals » This dish was served to my friend Chris (I ordered the cod cakes) at a tiny restaurant on a small, graffiti-covered side street of Lisbon. The restaurant had no sign—it didn't need one. The huddle of hungry locals waiting for tables was sign enough that the food would be authentic. Thanks to Chris for letting me taste his dinner four or five times so I could get the recipe right!

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PAIR WITH:

Château d'Aqueria Tavel Rosé 2006 (France)


  • 4 Servings
  • Prep 10 min

Ingredients:

  • 2 pork tenderloins (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
  • 1/3 pound precooked chorizo, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 24 mussels, scrubbed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Crusty bread, for mopping

Directions:

  1. Season the pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat until smoking. Working in batches, add the pork and cook until browned on the bottom, 2 minutes. Flip the meat, season with paprika and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.

  2. Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the carrots, onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 7 minutes. Stir in the wine and simmer for 2 minutes. Return the pork to the pan.

  3. Stir in the chicken broth and scatter the mussels around the skillet. Cover the pan and cook until the mussels open, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the lid, sprinkle the cilantro on top and serve immediately with bread for mopping.



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