Carne Vinha d'Alhos FAMOUS MADEIRA ISLAND recipe / Pork marinated in garlic and wine from Madeira

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner, while pork loin is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol, while vinegar is cost-effective.

Cut pork shoulder or pork belly into pieces, ensuring it has some fat.

Add a lot of garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and optional chili to the meat.

Add salt to taste, about two handfuls for a kilo of meat, and mix everything together with hands.

Pour in about 1 cup of white wine and 0.5 cup of vinegar, mixing well again.

Marinate the mixture for 1 to 2 days for best flavor.

After marinating, place the meat in a pan on the hob and cook for about 45 minutes.

Toast bread in the sauce after the meat is cooked, ensuring both sides are crunchy.

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