Portuguese Savory Sauce Recipe

Name: Portuguese Savory Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, finely diced; 1 large onion, cut into 6 sections; ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes; 2 -3 squirts hot sauce; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 10 sprigs fresh parsley, whole; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 dash cinnamon; olive oil; ½ cup wine; 1 cup water; 3 -4 cooked pork chops or 3 -4 steak; spaghetti

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves, finely diced
1 large onion, cut into 6 sections
½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
2 -3 squirts hot sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
10 sprigs fresh parsley, whole
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 dash cinnamon
olive oil
½ cup wine
1 cup water
3 -4 cooked pork chops or 3 -4 steak
spaghetti

1
Place oil in a large frying pan, just enough to cover the base of the pan.
2
Heat the oil, then add the onion sections and garlic and saute until soft.
3
Add the remaining spices and whole parsley and simmer for several minutes.
4
Add the wine and water and simmer until sauce is hot.
5
Cut the leftover pork chops or steak into bite sized pieces.
6
Place the leftover meat in the sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes.
7
If there is not enough sauce, you can add a little more water.
8
In the meantime, cook spaghetti according to the package directions.
9
Remove the parsley and onions and discard before serving.

412

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Fat

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

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.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, finely diced, 1 large onion, cut into 6 sections, ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes, 2 -3 squirts hot sauce, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Savory Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Portuguese Savory Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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