O Diablo (the Devil's Pot - Macao) Recipe

Name: O Diablo (the Devil's Pot - Macao)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 7 pounds cooked meats (such as leftover roast turkey, roast pheasant, capons, roast beef, roast leg of lamb, pork or veal chops, roast pork, and perhaps some stewed meats); 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 8 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 (32-ounce) jar mixed pickles, chopped; Reserved juice from meats; 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered; 18 eggs, hardboiled; 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons powdered mustard; Vinegar from pickles; 1 cup white wine; 3 cups rice

Servings: persons

6 to 7 pounds cooked meats (such as leftover roast turkey, roast pheasant, capons, roast beef, roast leg of lamb, pork or veal chops, roast pork, and perhaps some stewed meats)
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 large onions, chopped
8 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (32-ounce) jar mixed pickles, chopped
Reserved juice from meats
3 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
18 eggs, hardboiled
6 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons powdered mustard
Vinegar from pickles
1 cup white wine
3 cups rice

1
Remove any bones from the meats and cut into 1-inch square pieces.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and saute the onion until slightly golden.
4
Add the tomatoes and let cook until the liquid has evaporated.
5
Add the pickles and the chopped meats.
6
Mix well, cover, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
7
Add reserved juices and enough water to barely cover meats.
8
Place potatoes over meats, cover, and cook until potatoes are done (about 20 minutes).
9
While O Diablo is cooking, peel the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites.
10
Mash the whites with a fork and add to the pot.
11
Mash the yolks and mix with the sugar and the powdered mustard.
12
Add enough of the vinegar from the pickle jar to forma paste (about 1/2 cup).
13
When the potatoes are done, thicken sauce in pot with the egg yolk mixture.
14
Cook 5 minutes more.
15
Add white wine; increase the heat and bring to a boil.
16
Cook another 3 minutes.
17
Remove from heat and let it set, covered, until dinner is served.
18
Cook rice according to package directions.
19
When ready, reheat O Diablo and serve with rice.
20
Some prefer this dish with bread instead of rice to sop up the juices; either way, it is delicious.
21
Prepare this dish in the morning so that the flavors will have melded by dinnertime.
22
The leftovers of this dish will keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

4976

kcal

Calories

463

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 7 pounds cooked meats (such as leftover roast turkey, roast pheasant, capons, roast beef, roast leg of lamb, pork or veal chops, roast pork, and perhaps some stewed meats), 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 8 medium tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, O Diablo (the Devil's Pot - Macao) falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

O Diablo (the Devil's Pot - Macao)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions