Portuguese Churrasco de Porco

This delicious Portuguese Churrasco de Porco is a traditional dish that is sure to please! It’s made with pork, garlic, spices and olive oil then cooked in an oven-proof skillet until golden brown before being finished off in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 70°C/160°F). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving – enjoy!

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Ovenproof skillet

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Cuisine:

Portuguese

Keywords:

Portuguese, Churrasco de Porco, Pork, Garlic, Spices

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lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

500g pork loin or shoulder

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

In a small bowl mix together the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin and oregano.

Rub the pork with the spice mixture and season with salt and pepper.

Heat the olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 70°C/160°F).

Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 400; Fat – 20g; Carbohydrates – 0g; Protein – 40g

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Did You Know?

The island of Azores is known for its cozido das Furnas, a stew cooked in the geothermal heat of the island’s hot springs.