Minho-style pork chunks (Rojões à minhota)
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Minho-style pork chunks (Rojões à minhota)

High-protein

A traditional dish from northern Portugal, consisting of succulent pieces of pork marinated in white wine and spices, fried in lard and served with golden potatoes.

Time 1 h 50 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories ~650 kcal

Preparation

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Cut 1,5 kg of pork chunks and 100 g of smoked bacon into medium cubes.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    In a bowl, season the meat with 1 tsp of salt, pepper to taste, 2 tbsp of sweet paprika, and cumin to taste.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Pour over 200 ml of white wine, toss to combine, and let marinate for 2 hours.

    Timer · 120 min
  4. 4
    Step 4

    Peel 800 g of potatoes and cut them into cubes.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    In a frying pan, heat 250 g of lard and 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.

  6. 6
    Step 6

    Fry the potatoes in the fat until golden and set aside.

  7. 7
    Step 7

    In the same fat, fry the meat, drained from the marinade, until well browned.

  8. 8
    Step 8

    Add the marinade liquid to the meat and let it cook over low heat for 20 minutes.

    Timer · 20 min
  9. 9
    Step 9

    Add the fried potatoes to the meat and toss gently.

  10. 10
    Step 10

    Sprinkle with 1 tbsp of chopped parsley before serving.

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