Chicken And Pork Paella

This chicken-and-pork version uses a backyard grill to mimic the process of making classic paella, and is perfect for a festive party or cookout.

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This meat-only paella is cooked on the grill, emulating the live-fire method used in Spain. It features tender chicken drumsticks and thighs and juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, along with plump grains of Spanish rice and seasonings like saffron and smoked paprika. It's nearly impossible to successfully cook such a large paella on a stovetop burner indoors, since the heat source is too small and would create hot and cold spots that lead to uneven cooking.

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Please note that it’s imperative you follow all the doneness cues in this recipe; the times are rough estimates since the actual timing of each step will vary heavily depending on the heat of your grill. This means that if your meat browns in a fraction of the stated time, you must move on to the next step and not adhere to the estimated time; if it takes longer, you must allow it to proceed beyond the estimated time (or boost the heat of your grill).

This recipe was cross-tested in 2022 and lightly updated to guarantee best results. For more evenly cooked pork chops, we now recommend using pork medallions that are about 2-inches thick.

Spanish dried ñora peppers add an earthy note to the sofrito; ancho chilies are a close approximation, though they have more heat. You can also omit the peppers entirely.

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The sofrito can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days; this recipe should yield more than the paella requires, so feel free to use the remainder as a base for braises, sauces, and other long-cooked dishes.

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