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About the recipe
Cozido das Furnas is one of the Azores’ most emblematic dishes, linked to the natural heat of the earth on São Miguel island.
At home, the editorial version adapts the spirit of the stew to a slow cooker or oven, keeping meats, sausages and vegetables as protagonists.
Ingredients
- 500 g of beef
- 500 g of chicken
- 400 g pork
- Chorizo and morcela to taste
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Greens
- Cabbage
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Cut meat and vegetables into large pieces.
- Season meat with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the pan in layers with meats, sausages and vegetables.
- Cook over low heat with little water.
- Keep covered until everything is soft.
- Serve on a large platter with broth on the side.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Slow cooking brings the idea closer to traditional preparation.
- Control salt for sausages.
- Vegetables should be whole, not chopped.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Use slow cooking in the oven or heavy pan.
- Portuguese sausages can be replaced with good quality sausages.
Pairing
A light red or sparkling water. Content intended for adults 18+. Drink responsibly.
Regional and family variations may change ingredients, quantities and method.
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