Posted on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in
Pork Recipes
Gorete's Portuguese Garlic Roasted Pork
This easy to prepare and delicious Portuguese garlic roasted pork recipe (receita de porco assado com alho) makes a great meal for the family.
Share this Recipe:
| Preparation time | 25 min |
| Cooking Time | 35 min |
| Ready In | 1 h 30 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
2 lbs of boneless pork loin, cubed1 rack of back ribs, cut into pieces1 cup of white wine1⁄2 cup of lemon juice1⁄4 cup of orange juice2 teaspoons of red crushed pepper sauce (pimenta moída)1 teaspoon of paprika1 teaspoon of ground cumin1 dash of cinnamon4 garlic cloves, minced1⁄2 teaspoon of piri piri hot sauce1 teaspoon of salt1⁄2 teaspoon of black pepper1⁄2 teaspoon of garlic powder8 tablespoons of lard, vegetable shortening or butter2 red peppers, seeded and cut into quarters
Get Portuguese ingredients 
Preparation
- Cut the pork into 2 inch cubes and separate the ribs, then place in a large container with a lid.
- Combine all of the remaining ingredients (except the lard, vegetable shortening or butter) and pour over the pork and turn it over to coat it well.
- Let the meat marinade for 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator, turning several times.
- When ready to cook, remove the meat from the fridge at least 30 minutes before using.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C and melt the lard, vegetable shortening or butter in the roasting pan.
- Remove the pork from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Add the pork and red peppers to the melted lard, , vegetable shortening or butter and cook covered until the pork is cooked, turning occasionally.
** if you prefer not to use ribs, just increase the amount of pork loin.
Recipe Credit: Chef Gorete
Portuguese-style Rice (Arroz à Portuense)
Portuguese-style rice recipe (receita de arroz à Portuense), a flavorful dish made with meats, vegetables, rice, spices, and broth, often soupy.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Portuguese Crock Pot Bean Stew
Feijoada originated around the 14th century in the Northern region of Portugal. Normally, it is made with white beans but in some regions, red kidney beans are used. This dish is best served with Portuguese rice and Portuguese Bread.
| Level of Difficulty | Moderate |
| Servings | 4 |
Portuguese Roasted Pork Spare Ribs
Serve these amazing Portuguese roasted pork spare ribs (costelas de porco assadas) with some roasted potatoes.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
There are no comments for this recipe.
You might also like:
This list of the top 5 most popular seafood recipes is put together using the amount of views on PortugueseRecipes.ca.
Watch this easy step by step video to learn how to make Nancy's popular Portuguese pickled onions (cebolas cortidas).
Nancy's homemade rustic bread, known as pão caseiro, is a traditional bread that embodies the heart of Portuguese cuisine.
Here are 5 great Portuguese recipe books I highly recommend you get for yourself or someone you know who loves Portuguese food.
Nancy's easy perfectly boiled chestnuts (castanhas cozidas) are a delicious, warm snack made by cooking raw chestnuts in water until soft.
Nancy's Portuguese sweet bread ring (rosca de massa sovada) is a soft, sweet bread, often flavored with citrus zest, popular during feasts and holidays.