Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

STAY AT HOME FOODIES EP 8 BRINHOLA

Login to Save
Ife__Jess
Ife__Jess
1 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Ife__Jess to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Brinhola

Cultural Context

Brinhola is a traditional dish from Cape Verde, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. It showcases the island's rich culinary heritage, blending African and Portuguese influences. The dish is known for its hearty flavors, often featuring marinated pork grilled or braised with aromatic spices and vegetables. Today, Brinhola is cherished both locally and among the Cape Verdean diaspora, symbolizing community and togetherness during celebrations.

Cape VerdeanCVmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs pork
4 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup white wine
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 cup cilantro
1 lime
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium bell pepper
2 medium carrots
2 medium potatoes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

white wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Apple cider vinegar provides acidity with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil option.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a similar aromatic flavor.

1

Marinate the pork with garlic, onion, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt for at least 2 hours.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

3

Add the marinated pork and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Remove the pork and set aside, then add white wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.

5

Stir in paprika, cilantro, and lime juice, mixing well.

6

Return the pork to the skillet and add chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots, and potatoes.

7

Cover and simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, until the pork is tender.

8

Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper to taste.

9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingbraising

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

BrinjolaBrinholas

Other Takes on Pork

(24 videos)

Similar Cape Verdean Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)