Portuguese Cozido with Pork, Pig Ears and Sausage

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat while smoked sausage retains similar flavors.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and can provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: thighs

Thighs are typically cheaper and offer more flavor.

Boil the chicken, beef, pork, and pork ears.

Add three kinds of chorizo: meat sangre and Farinheira.

When the meat is almost cooked, add the chorizo.

Put in onion and some spices, and carrot to flavor the stock.

Once the meat is cooked, take it out and slice it into pieces.

Boil the cabbage separately.

To serve, place boiled cabbage in the middle.

Arrange the sliced meat, beef, pork, and chorizo around the cabbage.

Surround with boiled potatoes and boiled carrots.

Dress with the stock from boiling the meat.

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