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!