Portuguese Pork and Clams

You will love the flavor of pork marinated in a heady mix of wine, garlic, oregano, bay leaves and cumin, and then sauteed with potatoes, tender cannelini beans and cayenne pepper. Add the freshest clams or mussels, steam and enjoy!

• Calories: 557 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound boneless pork loin, cubed
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1 pound cooked and diced potatoes
• 18 clams
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To Marinate: Combine the wine, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and cumin in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Mix together. Add pork and toss to coat. Cover dish or bowl and refrigerate to marinate for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft. Remove pork from dish or bowl (reserving marinade) and add to skillet; brown quickly, then add potato cubes, reserved marinade, beans, cayenne pepper and clams or mussels. Cook until open, about 7 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.