Thursday, September 19, 2024

Portuguese Vinha D'alhos Marinade Comments


  • Frederick Souza
    Frederick Souza
    I am pretty sure every family has a variation of the above--paprika (no paprika), tons of pepper (not much pepper), some chopped onion (no onion), red wine (red wine vinegar). The whole point here is that this is a great jumping off point for you to make your own variation. I would like to know though if this is used to create those slightly sour reddish potatoes often roasted with beef for Holy Ghost celebrations?
    2 months ago, Saturday, July 13, 2024
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    Eddy
    This marinade is great for roasted potatoes as well yes, but like you said yourself, every family uses a variation of spices for the potatoes itself.
    2 months ago, Saturday, July 13, 2024
  • Barbara G
    Barbara G
    Always have used red wine vinegar. (or red wine and vinegar in equal parts.) Esp for torresmos.
    10 months ago, Thursday, November 2, 2023
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    Eddy
    There are different variations.
    10 months ago, Thursday, November 2, 2023
  • Nancy
    Nancy
    My family is from Sao Michael and we always used paperika and wine vinegar
    1 year ago, Thursday, January 5, 2023
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    Eddy
    Hi Nancy, my parents were from São Miguel as well but always did this with wine.
    1 year ago, Thursday, January 5, 2023
  • JLJ
    JLJ
    My Mother in law was born there used Vingegar, garlic, bay leaves and small red chilies. Marinated for thee days and then drain and fry.
    1 year ago, Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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  • Lucilia
    Lucilia
    My mother (born 1931) and her mother, always used paprika (colorau), red wine, crushed pepper and lots of garlic when marinating pork steaks. The meat "bathed" in that sauce overnight. The smell was incredible, and the taste even more so! Next day, onto the barbecue. The best Bifanas you could sink your teeth into. My parents lived in a small town near Fatima. Perhaps the use of paprika is a regional thing?
    1 year ago, Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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  • Lynette Nichols
    Lynette Nichols
    My mother used cumin seed with vinegar and garlic. It’s it the same thing or is it called another name? She would marinate pork for a couple days, then cook.
    2 years ago, Monday, September 19, 2022
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    Clinton Fernandez
    Clinton Fernandez
    There are a lot of different recipes for the Vinya D'alhos marinades but it is somewhat the same. It all depends on your preference on taste but they are all delicious.
    1 year ago, Wednesday, November 23, 2022
  • Beverly
    Beverly
    In Hawaii we use vinegar, garlic and chili peppers.
    2 years ago, Monday, September 19, 2022
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    Clinton Fernandez
    Clinton Fernandez
    Yes. I am from Hawaii and that's the way my mother did it and I do it also. I usually dilute the vinegar with water and add the spices (garlic, chili pepper) and I add allspice also to the marinade. It's delicious.
    1 year ago, Wednesday, November 23, 2022
  • Linda
    Linda
    My grandmother used, bite-size chunks of pork, half each wine and vinegar to cover, lots of fresh garlic and red pepper. She'd marinate 24 hrs in refrig, drain off the vinegar/wine marinade in a colander, then bake in a roasting pan at 400 degrees until crisped on outside.
    2 years ago, Monday, September 19, 2022
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    Linda
    Linda
    My grandmother did it this way as well. So do I.
    1 year ago, Wednesday, November 9, 2022
  • Leanora
    Leanora
    Where is the paprika? My dad was an amazing cook and made his marinade without the wine just used cider vinegar and along with the garlic, crushed red pepper and tons of paprika. I enjoy all of the recipes here
    2 years ago, Monday, September 19, 2022
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    Eddy
    I think that was a your dad twist Leanora, I have never heard of paprika in vinha d'alhos, we should all do it to taste and use what we like, so more power to your dad.
    2 years ago, Monday, September 19, 2022
  • Terri Cashman
    Terri Cashman
    Thank You Gilbert, I have been trying to find a recipe for Vinha D'alhos I am going to try it out this week, I'll be sure to leave my thoughts about it after I do. Thanks again!!!!
    2 years ago, Sunday, July 10, 2022
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  • Gadget
    Gadget
    How many pounds of meat is this marinade for?
    2 years ago, Saturday, July 2, 2022
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    Laura
    Laura
    I am wondering the same
    11 months ago, Saturday, October 14, 2023
  • jenefa
    jenefa
    Try red wine vinegar
    2 years ago, Friday, June 10, 2022
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  • Lorraine Franco
    Lorraine Franco

    What can I use in place of wine? Thank you.

    2 years ago, Friday, January 28, 2022
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    Eddy
    Try red wine vinegar Lorraine.
    2 years ago, Friday, January 28, 2022
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