Cozido à Portuguesa (Boiled Dinner)

Method

1. 1
   • stewing beef 600 g
   • chourico 1
   • morcela 1
   • pork belly 400 g
   • chicken thigh 4
   • onion 2
   • garlic 4
   • bay leaf 2
   • black pepper 1 tbsp

   Fill the pot with meats — Place the beef, pork belly, chourico, morcela and chicken thighs in a very large pot. Cover generously with water and add the onions, garlic, bay leaves and black pepper.

   ⏱1 min
2. 2
   • stewing beef 600 g
   • pork belly 400 g

   Simmer the meats — Bring to a boil, skim off any foam, then reduce to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 75 minutes until the beef and pork are tender.

   ⏱1 hr 15 min
3. 3
   • white cabbage 1
   • carrot 4
   • turnip 2
   • potato 6

   Add the vegetables — Add the carrots and turnips and simmer for 15 minutes, then add the potatoes and cabbage wedges and continue cooking for 15-20 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.

   ⏱15 min
4. 4
   • salt to taste
   • olive oil 2 tbsp

   Plate the meats and vegetables — Lift out the meats and vegetables with a slotted spoon onto a large warmed platter, arranging them by type. Drizzle everything with olive oil and season with a little salt.

   ⏱2 min
5. 5

   Serve with the broth — Serve the cozido hot with the flavorful broth on the side, traditionally accompanied by rice cooked in some of the cooking liquid.