Alentejo-style pork

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Cut 600 g of pork loin into small cubes.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Mince 4 garlic cloves and mix them in a bowl with salt to taste and 2 tbsp of red bell pepper paste.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Coat the pork loin in this marinade and let it rest for 2 hours.

   Timer · 120 min
4. 4
   Step 4

   Peel and cut 1 kg of potatoes into cubes.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Heat 500 ml of oil and fry the potatoes until golden brown.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Remove the potatoes and set aside on paper towels.

7. 7
   Step 7

   In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of lard.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Add the marinated pork loin and fry until browned on all sides.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Pour 1 cup of white wine over the meat.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Cover and let it simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

    Timer · 15 min
11. 11
    Step 11

    Add 500 g of clams to the meat.

12. 12
    Step 12

    Cover again and let it cook until the clams open, about 5 minutes.

    Timer · 5 min
13. 13
    Step 13

    Fold the reserved fried potatoes into the mixture.

14. 14
    Step 14

    Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro and garnish with 10 olives.