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Rojões à Moda do Minho

Name: Rojões à Moda do Minho
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: portuguese
Ingredients: 1,000 g pork shoulder cut into 3-4 cm cubes; 250 ml white wine; 4 clove garlic minced; 2 pcs bay leaf; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp lard; 500 g potato peeled and cut into large cubes; 0.5 pcs lemon cut into wedges; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Rojões à Moda do Minho is a traditional Portuguese pork dish from the Minho region. Cubes of marinated pork are slowly cooked until tender, then served with accompaniments like tripe, blood sausage, and potatoes. This recipe focuses on the succulent pork and a few key sides.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 2 hr 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 821 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1,000 gpork shoulder, cut into 3-4 cm cubes
250 mlwhite wine
4 clovegarlic, minced
2 pcsbay leaf
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsplard
500 gpotato, peeled and cut into large cubes

garnish

0.5 pcslemon, cut into wedges
2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

large bowl · pot · dutch oven · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Place the pork in a large bowl.
About 1 min
2
Add the white wine, minced garlic, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pork.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all pork pieces are coated in the marinade.
3
Mix well, cover the bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Longer marinating time will result in more flavorful pork.
4
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the lard over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
5
Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade liquid.
About 1 min
6
Brown the pork in batches until golden on all sides, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Browning creates a rich flavor and color for the final dish.
7
Once all pork is browned, return it to the pot.
About 1 min
8
Pour the reserved marinade over the pork.
About 1 min
9
Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for about 60-75 minutes, or until the pork is very tender.
About 1 hr 15 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
10
While the pork is cooking, boil or steam the cubed potatoes until tender.
About 20 min
11
Once the pork is tender, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium to allow some of the liquid to reduce and thicken slightly.
About 10 min
12
Serve the Rojões hot with the boiled potatoes.
About 1 min
13
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The lemon adds a refreshing contrast to the rich pork.

Per serving

Nutrition

30%Score

Calories: 820.5kcal
Protein: 46.2g
Carbs: 26.6g
Fat: 52.8g
Fibre: 3.7g
Sugar: 2.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover Rojões in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.