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Paella · Spain

Classic Spanish Meat Paella

A hearty paella with a mix of meats and aromatic spices.

60 minutes4 servings
Classic Spanish Meat Paella
Photo: T.Tseng · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan.
  2. Sauté garlic and onion until soft.
  3. Add pork belly, chorizo, blood sausage, duck confit, and beef cheek, cooking until browned.
  4. Stir in tomatoes and saffron.
  5. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  6. Add bomba rice, stirring to coat with the mixture.
  7. Reduce heat and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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