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Cozido à Portuguesa (Portugal)

An authentic recipe for traditional Portuguese Cozido, highlighting the rich combination of slow-simmered meats, smoked sausages, and hearty vegetables.

Level Medium Prep 40 min Cook 180 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

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220 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 40m

Cook 180m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Portuguese Cozido, highlighting the rich combination of slow-simmered meats, smoked sausages, and hearty vegetables.

Portugal's iconic national boiled dinner showcasing slow-cooked meats, smoky sausages, and tender root vegetables.

Instructions

In a very large stockpot, cover the beef and pork with water, season with salt, and bring to a boil.
Add the chicken and whole sausages (chouriço and morcela; poke the farinheira lightly so it doesn't burst) to the pot.
Simmer gently over medium-low heat until all the meats are tender, removing them as they finish cooking to avoid overcooking.
120 min
In the remaining rich broth, cook the harder root vegetables like carrots, turnips, and potatoes until tender.
Cook the cabbage wedges and farinheira separately in the broth during the final stages.
Use a portion of the delicious meat broth to cook a pot of fluffy rice.
Slice the meats and sausages, arrange them on a large platter alongside the boiled vegetables, and serve hot with the broth-cooked rice on the side.

Nutrition

Calories 680

Protein 52g

Carbs 38g

Fat 34g

Fiber 5g

Sugar 6g

Sodium 1120mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 40 min

Cook 180 min

Total 220 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.7
Presentation 9.2
Nutrition 8.0
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 7.5
Would Make Again 8.8

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

The ultimate Portuguese comfort food masterpiece, offering a rich harmony of diverse meats and tender garden vegetables.

Pros

Incredibly hearty
Authentic cultural recipe
Deeply flavorful broth

Cons

Requires multiple components and pot space

Overview

Portugal's iconic national boiled dinner showcasing slow-cooked meats, smoky sausages, and tender root vegetables.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Portuguese Cozido, highlighting the rich combination of slow-simmered meats, smoked sausages, and hearty vegetables.

Tips

Remove each meat type as soon as it becomes tender so it does not overcook in the broth
Do not skip cooking the rice in the leftover meat broth for maximum flavor depth
Prick the farinheira sausage very gently before boiling to prevent it from splitting open completely

Substitutions

Morcela → Blood sausage or black pudding
Chouriço → Spanish chorizo or hot linguistic sausage

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Pairing

A bold Portuguese red wine (Vinho Tinto)
Crusty artisan bread

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FAQ

How is Cozido à Portuguesa traditionally served?

It is traditionally served by separating the meats onto one large platter, the vegetables onto another, and serving the broth-infused rice and leftover broth separately.

Can I substitute the traditional sausages if unavailable?

While authentic Portuguese smoked sausages provide a distinct flavor, smoked kielbasa or chorizo can be used as a close alternative.