Join us Today

Please join now to access all features.

It's Quick, Easy and Free!

Join with Email - Login

About

A delicious recipe for a Azorean slow cooker pot roast, known as Alcatra in the Island of Terceira.

Info

Preparation time:

n/a

Cooking Time:

n/a

Ready In:

8 h 10 min

Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Servings:

User:

Eddy

Azorean Alcatra (Pot Roast) Recipe

Share this Recipe

Posted in: Beef Recipes

Sun, Aug 14, 2016

3 out of 5 with 132 ratings

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces1 large onion, diced1/2 stick butter2 bay leaves1 tablespoon whole allspice1/4 teaspoon cinnamon5 whole cloves16 peppercorns4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper5 pound chuck roast, or rump roast2 cups red wine2 cups water1 large ceramic pot, if you have one, use a Portuguese ceramic pot called an alguidar de barro (If you don’t have a ceramic pot you can also use a large stock pot) Get Portuguese groceries & stuff

This site uses US measurements.
* Conversion Chart

Directions

Grease the inside lining of the pot with the half stick of butter.
In a small bowl cut the rump roast into medium sized cubes and spread the salt and pepper over them evenly.
Place the roast cubes in the greased pot.
Now add the onion, bay leaves, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, garlic, bacon and tomato paste.
Cover the pot with the wine and water. Mix the ingredients together well.
Cover the pot with foil; and place in the oven at 200°C or 390°F for about 4 hours.
At the 4 hour mark turn the heat down to 150°C or 310°F, flip over the roast and mix the ingredients a bit. Continue to cook another 4 hours.
Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool down for about 10-15 minutes.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Easy Portuguese Recipes

Comments

(Leave a comment if you have tried this recipe or have a question.)

You might also like

Porto Style Stewed Beef Tongue Recipe

You will be surprised with how flavorful, comforting and addictive this Porto style stewed beef...

Portuguese Sloppy Ronaldo Sliders Recipe

Cookbook author Maria Dias (Tia Maria) named this Portuguese style sloppy Joes sliders recipe after...

Portuguese Braised Beef Recipe

This Portuguese braised beef recipe makes a delicious dish, with a thick and very flavorful sauce.

Beef and Yam Stew Recipe

Learn how to make this delicious beef and yam stew (carne guisada com inhames).