Cozido à Portuguesa

Ingredients

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Bay leaves

2

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Onion

1 large, quartered

Turnip

1, cut into chunks

Cabbage

1 small head, cut into wedges

Potatoes

4 medium, peeled and quartered

Carrots

3, sliced

Blood sausage

1, sliced

Chouriço sausage

1, sliced

Chicken thighs

4, skinless and boneless

Pork ribs

1 pound

Beef brisket

1 pound

Water

enough to cover the meats

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the beef brisket, pork ribs, and chicken thighs. Cover with enough water to fully submerge the meats.
2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 1 hour.
4. Next, add the chouriço sausage, blood sausage, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, turnip, onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the pot.
5. Continue to simmer for an additional 2 hours, or until the meats are tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Stir occasionally and taste for seasoning.
6. Once cooked, carefully remove the meats and vegetables from the pot with a slotted spoon and arrange them on a large serving platter.
7. Slice the meats and serve with the cooked vegetables, drizzling some of the flavorful broth over the top.
8. Enjoy your Cozido à Portuguesa with crusty bread and a glass of red wine for a true taste of Portugal!