Portuguese Boiled Dinner, Cozido å Portuguesa Part 1

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef has less fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is more budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces calories, while thighs are often cheaper.

Start by preparing the meats. The creator mentions that the meat was salted and soaked overnight before cooking.

Place a variety of meats including pork belly, beef with bone, and sausages into a large pot.

Add water to the pot, enough to cover the meats, and season with about 1.5 tablespoons of sea salt.

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.

Once boiling, skim off any foam that rises to the surface.

Reduce the heat and let the meat simmer for about an hour.

Add diced onions to the pot for flavor, using one whole onion or cutting it into pieces.

After the meat has cooked for an hour, add pre-cooked potatoes and carrots to the pot.

Next, add the cabbage to the pot and continue to simmer everything together until the cabbage is tender.

Check the seasoning and adjust with more salt if necessary before serving.

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