Fillet Of Pork With Mussels (Lomo De Porco Com Amê

Name: Fillet Of Pork With Mussels (Lomo De Porco Com Amêijoas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g pork fillets (1 1/4 lb); 2 teaspoons white pepper; salt; 1 garlic clove (minced); 60 g lard (4 tablespoons); 1 1/2 kg mussels (3 1/4 lb); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions (chopped); 5 small tomatoes (diced); 1 red pepper (de-seeded and chopped); salt; 1/4 liter white wine (1 cup); 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped); 1 tablespoon basil

Servings: persons

600 g pork fillets (1 1/4 lb)
2 teaspoons white pepper
salt
1 garlic clove (minced)
60 g lard (4 tablespoons)
1 1/2 kg mussels (3 1/4 lb)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions (chopped)
5 small tomatoes (diced)
1 red pepper (de-seeded and chopped)
salt
1/4 liter white wine (1 cup)
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon basil

1
Preheat the oven at 220u00b0C (425u00b0F).
2
Brush pork with salt, pepper and the minced garlic. Heat the lard and add the pork fillet and cook for 40 minutes.
3
Wash the mussels well. Heat olive oil in a large pot and saute the onions until golden. Add the tomatoes and pepper, stirring well and cooking until the tomatoes are well cooked and soft.
4
Add the wine to the tomato mixture and and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
5
Add the mussels and cook for another 10 minutes, covered.
6
Once the mussels are open taken them out and remove them from the shells, reserving the sauce in which they were cooked. Add flour to the sauce and stir on low heat to thicken. Add parsley and basil and extra salt to taste.
7
Take cooked fillet and cut into slices, top the slices with mussels and sauce and cook in the oven at 240u00b0C (475u00b0F) for a further 10 minutes.
8
Delicious served hot with bread.

558

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 600 g pork fillets (1 1/4 lb), 2 teaspoons white pepper, salt, 1 garlic clove (minced), and more.

Yes, Fillet Of Pork With Mussels (Lomo De Porco Com Amêijoas) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fillet Of Pork With Mussels (Lomo De Porco Com Amêijoas)

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