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Catalan Noodles with Pork and Chorizo
Known as fideos a la cazuela, this one-pan noodle dish from Catalonia, in northeastern Spain, takes its name from the wide, shallow earthenware pan, or cazuela, in which it traditionally is cooked. The comforting dish typically features pork, chicken or other meat; we opt for pork shoulder plus cured Spanish chorizo, which contributes rich, smoky flavor. In place of the fideos—short, thin noodles that are typically toasted—we use elbow macaroni. Peas and fresh parsley add pops of color. Some recipes season the cazuela with picada, the Catalan mixture of nuts, bread, garlic and other aromatics pounded or ground to a thick paste. To streamline prep, we garnish the finished casserole with some of those same ingredients.
4 to 6
Servings
Don’t substitute a lean cut of pork, as it will tend to dry out when cooked and become tough. The pork shoulder that we use is exceptionally flavorful and stays moist because of its fat content. Don’t use Mexican chorizo, which is a fresh sausage, in place of the dry-cured Spanish chorizo called for.
50 minutes
Ingredients
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2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more to serve
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1
pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into ½-inch chunks
Directions
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01In a 12-inch skillet over medium, heat 1 tablespoon oil until shimmering. Add the pork, chorizo and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is browned all over, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a plate; set aside.
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