Portuguese Style Garlic Roasted Pork Recipes

PORTUGUESE PORK WITH WINE AND GARLIC (CARNE DE VINHO E ALHOS)

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, debone and remove all of the rind from the meat,
• leaving the white fat, and discarding the rind. Cut into chunks.
• Combine the pork, wine, vinegar, garlic, marjoram and salt in a non-reactive bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.
• Transfer the meat and a little of the marinade to a large non-reactive pot and simmer over low heat until meat is browned. Add enough more marinade to keep from drying out or burning.
• Transfer the meat to a platter.
• Moisten the slices of bread by dipping each side quickly into the hot marinade( add more, if nec.) and brown the bread in the marinade until sort of crispy.
• Arrange the bread on a serving platter, top with the meat.
• Serve hot.
• Can be re-heated in a frying pan for breakfast!

TORRESMOS-PORTUGUESE GARLIC ROASTED PORK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Place the peppers and salt into a food processor and mince.
• Combine the minced peppers with the garlic, paprika, white wine and red wine in a large glass bowl.
• Add the pork pieces to the marinade, making sure the pork is coated well.
• Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• After 24 hours remove pork, and discard the marinade.
• Pour oil into a large roasting pan, place the pork in the roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
• Roast at 375 degrees for about 1 hour (turn the pork regularly to make sure pork stays moist).
• Depending on the cut and how thick your pork pieces are, cooking time may need to be adjusted. Pork should register at least 160-170 degrees for safety.
• I have not tried this yet, but was thinking of marinating a whole pork shoulder or loin roast and trying it in the crockpot.

PORTUGUESE-STYLE GARLIC-ROASTED PORK

Steps:

• 1. Combine the chiles, garlic, kosher salt, and paprika in a food processor and pulse until a paste is formed. Transfer the chile mixture to a large nonreactive bowl and add the wine, tomato paste and olive oil. Stir well to blend.
• 2. Make deep slits all over the pork butt to allow the marinade to penetrate the meat. Add the pork to the bowl and turn to coat with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
• 3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bring the meat to room temperature.
• 4. Remove the meat from the marinade and transfer to a roasting pan. Add the chicken stock to the roasting pan to about 1 inch up the sides of the pan.
• 5. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, turning occasionally, or until browned on all sides. Continue to add water to the roasting pan periodically as needed during the entire roasting time to keep the juices from burning on the bottom of the pan. Reduce the oven temp to 300 degrees and continue cooking, turning the meat occasionally for about 4 1/2 hours longer or until the meat is fork-tender.
• 6. Set the meat aside to rest for about 15 minutes. Using a spoon, skim as much fat from the surface of the drippings as possible. Using 3 forks, pull the meat into serving size pieces and toss with the pan juices. Season with salt to taste and serve either hot or warm.

GARLIC ROASTED PORK (TORRESMOS)

Steps:

• Prepare the pork and the ribs (if using) and place in a container.with a lid.
• Combine all of the remaining ingredients, except for the lard, and pour over the pork. Coat all of the meat then cover with a lid and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the several times. .
• Bring the meat to room temperate 30 minutes before cooking. Drain the meat discarding the marinade.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F Melt the lard in the roasting pan then add all of the meat, potatoes and peppers, tossing to coat with the lard. Cook with the lid on until the meat and potatoes are tender, turning several times. Cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the meat and the oven. Adjust the time as needed.
• Taste for salt and pepper and adjust the seasonings accordingly.