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Receita de CHARQUE. Como fazer charque em casa?

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Charque

Cultural Context

Charque, a traditional Brazilian dish, originated as a method to preserve meat before refrigeration. It holds cultural significance in various regions, especially in the Northeast, where it is often served with rice and beans. Today, charque is enjoyed in many forms across Brazil, including as a filling for savory pastries and in stews, showcasing its versatility and enduring popularity.

BrazilianBRmain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
2 tablespoons coarse salt
to taste chimichurri
1 cup black beans
8 oz smoked spicy sausage
8 oz smoked pork ribs
8 oz smoked pork sausage
8 oz smoked Calabrian sausage
2 cups collard greens
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup cassava flour

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

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point, while vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

1

Prepare beef and coarse salt for seasoning.

2

Mix chimichurri, which includes oregano, parsley, basil, pepper, onion, and garlic.

3

Cover the beef with the seasoned salt and press it down.

4

Stack a large amount of meat, exerting weight on each other for preservation.

5

Hang the beef in a sunny place protected from insects for 5 days.

6

After 5 days, cut the beef and prepare to make feijoada.

7

Remove excess salt from the beef before consuming.

8

Gather ingredients for feijoada: black beans, smoked spicy sausage, smoked pork ribs, and smoked sausages.

9

Prepare collard greens, rice, and cassava flour as sides.

10

Serve feijoada traditionally with orange slices and fried bananas.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingdehydratingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potknifecutting boardmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Dried MeatJerked Beef

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