Cacoila (Portuguese Stewed Pork) Recipe

Name: Cacoila (Portuguese Stewed Pork)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -5 lbs pork butt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 oranges (juice only); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch ground cinnamon or 1 pinch ground allspice; 1 cup dry red wine; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

3 -5 lbs pork butt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 oranges (juice only)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 pinch ground cinnamon or 1 pinch ground allspice
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Cut excess fat from the pork and then cut into 2-inch cubes; place meat into an oven-safe casserole that has a lid.
3
In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over pork in casserole.
4
Gently massage wine and seasonings into the meat and cover casserole; place in oven for about 2 1/2 hours.
5
You will want to periodically check that the meat to be sure it is tenderizing and that the flavors are blending in; also, be sure that all the liquid does not evaporate (you can add additional wine or water).
6
Once you can easily break the meat apart with a fork, it is done.

350

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -5 lbs pork butt, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 oranges (juice only), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste, and more.

Yes, Cacoila (Portuguese Stewed Pork) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cacoila (Portuguese Stewed Pork)

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