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Delicious and Easy Caçoila Recipe

Learn how to make this delicious and easy caçoila recipe, a traditional slow-cooked pork dish bursting with rich spices and tender meat.
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Delicious and Easy Caçoila Recipe

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time3 h
Ready In3 h 15 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings6

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories384
Protein33g
Fat25g
Carbs6g

Ingredients

2 lbs of pork butt meat, cut in good size pieces 2 or 3 bay leaves Juice of 3 oranges 1 teaspoon of paprika 1/4 teaspoon of Portuguese allspice 1 teaspoon of hot red pepper sauce (pimenta moida)1 tablespoon of lard (optional) 2 cloves of garlic Red wine (to taste)
2 lbs of pork butt meat, cut in good size pieces 2 or 3 bay leaves Juice of 3 oranges 1 teaspoon of paprika 1/4 teaspoon of Portuguese allspice 1 teaspoon of hot red pepper sauce (pimenta moida)1 tablespoon of lard (optional) 2 cloves of garlic Red wine (to taste)
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Preparation

  1. Rinse the pork meat and place in a bowl.
  2. Add the orange juice, garlic, spices and lard.
  3. Mix, cover and let it marinate overnight in the fridge.
  4. Place the meat and marinade in a pan and cook over medium heat, adding warm red wine as needed.
  5. Cook until meat is tender and falls apart (about 3 hours).
  6. There should be no remaining liquid at the bottom of the pan at the end of the cooking process.
  7. Check and adjust  salt and pepper.

Recipe Submited By: Julianna Gonyer Coran

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Comments
Eva
Eva
What is Portuguese allspice
7 Months ago, Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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Port
7 Months ago, Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Maureen
Maureen
when you say "lard", what kind of lard, is liquid or solid?
10 Months ago, Monday, September 9, 2024
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Port
Solid.
10 Months ago, Monday, September 9, 2024
karen brasil
karen brasil
i put a can of beer to
2 Years ago, Sunday, August 20, 2023
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joann
joann
I've been making cacoila for over 40 yrs. I make it on the stove. Also i use half beef and blade meat and onion, no oj!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!
2 Years ago, Sunday, July 30, 2023
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