Cacoila Sandwich (Portugese Pulled Pork) Recipe

Name: Cacoila Sandwich (Portugese Pulled Pork)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Boneless Pork Butt; 1- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 2 teaspoons Salt, Divided; 1- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper; ⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoons Allspice; 1/2 teaspoons Thyme Or Oregano (either One Works Well); 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1 cup White Wine (I Use Casal Garcia Vinho Verde); 1/2 cups Orange Juice; ⅛ cups Red Wine Vinegar; 1 leaf Bay Leaf; 6 whole Bulky Rolls Or Buns

Servings: persons

3 pounds Boneless Pork Butt
1- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
2 teaspoons Salt, Divided
1- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
⅛ teaspoons Allspice
1/2 teaspoons Thyme Or Oregano (either One Works Well)
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1 cup White Wine (I Use Casal Garcia Vinho Verde)
1/2 cups Orange Juice
⅛ cups Red Wine Vinegar
1 leaf Bay Leaf
6 whole Bulky Rolls Or Buns

1
Note: Prep time does not include overnight marinating time.
2
Trim excess fat off pork.
3
Dont take off too muchit is needed for flavoring.
4
Cut into 1-inch cubes.
5
In a small bowl combine all of the dry spices (use only 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt) for the rub.
6
Sprinkle on pork, place in a zip lock bag and seal.
7
Massage dry rub into pork.
8
Refrigerate overnight.
9
Preheat oven to 250 F.
10
Combine wine, orange juice, red wine vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a bowl.
11
Place pork and spices in a Dutch oven.
12
Pour liquid into the Dutch oven.
13
Tuck in a bay leaf.
14
Cover and bake for about 3.5 hours or until fork tender.
15
Remove pork from oven.
16
Remove the pork to a cutting board and shred using 2 forks.
17
Skim the top layer of fat off the pork dripping/marinade.
18
Then mix the shredded pork back into the sauce in the Dutch oven.
19
Serve on rolls or buns.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Boneless Pork Butt, 1- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 2 teaspoons Salt, Divided, and more.

Yes, Cacoila Sandwich (Portugese Pulled Pork) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Cacoila Sandwich (Portugese Pulled Pork)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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