Portuguese Boiled Dinner Recipe

Name: Portuguese Boiled Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound beef round; 1 1/2 pounds pork loin; 1 (2 1/2-pound) fryer chicken; 1 pound hot Italian sausage; 1/2 pound chorizo; 1/4 pound bacon, in one piece; 2 bouquet garni; 4 bay leaves; 2 quarts water; 4 turnips, peeled and quartered; 3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 pound new potatoes, quartered; 1 small cabbage, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 4 cups saffron rice

Servings: persons

1 pound beef round
1 1/2 pounds pork loin
1 (2 1/2-pound) fryer chicken
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1/2 pound chorizo
1/4 pound bacon, in one piece
2 bouquet garni
4 bay leaves
2 quarts water
4 turnips, peeled and quartered
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 pound new potatoes, quartered
1 small cabbage, cut into wedges
1/4 cup chopped parsley
4 cups saffron rice

1
In a large sauce pan, add the beef, pork, chicken, sausage, chorizo, bacon, bouquets, bay leaves and water.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
4
Cook for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.
5
Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
6
Add the turnips, carrots, and potatoes.
7
Bring the liquid back to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
8
Cook for 20 minutes.
9
Add the cabbage and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
10
Slice the beef, pork loin, sausage and chorizo, 1/2-inch thick.
11
Dice the bacon.
12
In a hot saute pan, render the bacon until crispy.
13
About 5 minutes before the cabbage is done, return the beef, pork, chicken and sausages to the pot.
14
Stir in the parsley and reseason if needed.
15
Serve the boil with saffron rice.
16
Garnish with crispy bacon.

1679

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound beef round, 1 1/2 pounds pork loin, 1 (2 1/2-pound) fryer chicken, 1 pound hot Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Boiled Dinner 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.

Portuguese Boiled Dinner

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