Feijoada is one of the most traditional and historic dishes in Portuguese cuisine. It combines many of the great flavors and ingredients our cuisine has to offer and turns them into a wonderfully delicious mix. It has everything, beans, rice, and delicious meats, and is a hearty and is in our opinion the most awesome way to enjoy Portuguese cuisine. This dish is so delicious and tasty that is has influenced Brazilian cuisine and become the Brazilian national dish of choice. This recipe comes from our fellow Portuguese compatriot Emeril Lagasse over at the Food Network. The recipe is a bit more difficult than the rest of our very simple dishes, but the effort is totally worth the deliciousness at the end, I guaruntee you’ll love it.
Recipe for Portuguese Pork Spare Ribs. Pork is one of the most traditional meats that we enjoy in Portuguese cuisine, and this dish is probably the most delicious of them all. Not for the faint of heart, this dish is totally rich in flavor and texture, and because it is really is just so good, we don’t care who knows it. The dish itself is pretty simple to make and many of the ingredients should be pretty easy to find in most kitchens. Continue Reading…
White Beans and Chouriço recipe. White Bean dishes are a true staple of a Portuguese diet because of their hearty yet delicious ingredients. The combination of chourico, bacon, garlic, and paprika gives the tender white beans wonderful flavor with a slightly spicy kick. This is a simple and easy to make dish which will surely convert any person to the wonders of Portuguese cuisine.
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Today we’re going to give you guys a traditional and unique recipe for the Portuguese fan favorite, Linguica. Many of the listed ingredients are things you can find in most kitchens, and this makes it one of the more popular portuguese dishes because its just so delicious yet simple to make. The one thing you will need to get to ensure the dish comes out great is some pork butt (shoulder), or Boston butt for those of you who live in New England, US. If you have any questions about this dish or comments, please list them in the comment section below, or in the forums area of the site above.
Ingredients:
5 lbs pork butt
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons fresh ground white pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Directions:
1) Combine all ingredients and mix well, if you can, leave for several hours so the flavors can develop.
2) Stuff into hog casings or make into patties.
3) Smoke on a home smoker until internal temperature reaches 160°.
This has a serving size of eight people, now go ahead and enjoy!
Cozido is probably the most popular of Portuguese dishes and has many variations but usually involves mixing many simple ingredients like meat, seafood, and vegetables in order to make a appetizing and healthy meal. It is historically so popular in Portuguese culture because of its use of many simple ingredients and that is so easy to make. That is why it is enjoyed daily not just by Portuguese people, but globally around the world by anybody who loves a great and hearty meal to serve their appetite.
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