Torresmos are a traditional Portuguese dish made from marinated pork belly that is slow-cooked until crispy. This flavorful dish is often served as an appetizer or snack, and it can also be used as a topping for salads or soups.
This article provides three different recipes for torresmos, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic torresmos recipe that uses a simple marinade of olive oil, garlic, and paprika. The second recipe adds a bit of heat with the addition of chili peppers, while the third recipe uses a more complex marinade that includes white wine, garlic, and bay leaves.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and traditional Portuguese dish. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up some torresmos!
TORRESMOS - MARINATED PORK WITH CHILI PEPPERS, WINE AND GARLIC -
This recipe is submitted for play in ZWT8 - Spain/Portugal. It is a recipe by Ana Patuleia Ortins This is similar to the another recipe except that it uses pork butt and is cooked in the oven. Note: This can also be braised on the stove top in the marinade until fork tender. Note: Prep time is the meat marinating in the fridge overnight.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Meat
Time 13h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the meat in a non-reactive glass or ceramic or stainless steel bowl and season the meat with the peppers, paprika, garlic, bay leaf and salt and pepper.
- Turn the meat in the seasoning to coat evenly and slowly pour the wine over the roast, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- About 1/2 hour before starting to cook, drain the marinade from the meat.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Drizzle the bottom of a roasting pan with olive oil to coat and add the meat.
- Place the pan in a 350 degree oven and cook for 1 hour, turning the meat to evenly brown.
- The meat should be fork tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1198, Fat 85.7, SaturatedFat 26.7, Cholesterol 299.4, Sodium 2029.9, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 86.7
TORRESMOS - MARINATED PORK
This recipe by Ana Patuleia Ortins, was submitted for play in ZWT8 - Spain/Portugal. This recipe can also be braised on the stove top in the marinade until fork tender. Please Note: Prep time is the meat marinating in the fridge overnight.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Roasts
Time 13h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Place the meat in a non-reactive glass or ceramic or stainless steel bowl and season the meat with the peppers, paprika, garlic, bay leaf and salt and pepper.
- 2. Turn the meat in the seasoning to coat evenly and slowly pour the wine over the roast, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 3. About 1/2 hour before starting to cook, drain the marinade from the meat.
- 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 5. Drizzle the bottom of a roasting pan with olive oil to coat and add the meat.
- 6. Place the pan in a 350 degree oven and cook for 1 hour, turning the meat to evenly brown.
- 7. The meat should be fork tender.
WINE AND GARLIC PORK (PORTUGUESE VINA DOSH)
Ahh, 'Vina Dosh,' a Portuguese dish and tradition of my family during Christmas. It started getting passed down more than 80 years ago when my grandparents came to America from the Azore Islands! Easy to make, but lots of patience to wait for the marinade to make its magic. But, oh so worth the wait! As it was passed down to me, I share it with you. Serve with Portuguese Linguica, a pot of semi-sweet, bacon-laced baked beans, and some Portuguese sweet bread. Hawaiian sweet bread works in a pinch. You can use white wine or red wine in the marinade.
Provided by Cali-Chef
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Portuguese
Time P2DT40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk red wine vinegar, red wine, garlic, bay leaves, cloves, black pepper, salt, and thyme together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 4 days, turning occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Drain the pork, reserving 1/2 cup of marinade. Put pork and reserved marinade in a baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until the pork is completely warmed, about 20 minutes. Drain as much liquid from the pork as possible.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pork to the skillet in batches to prevent crowding; cook and stir in hot oil until completely browned and no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 636.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
TORRESMOS-PORTUGUESE GARLIC ROASTED PORK
*Needs to Marinate 24 hours* The marinade is a wonderful flavor enhancer for the pork. Original recipe from David Leite, and adapted to our taste.
Provided by Brenda.
Categories Pork
Time P1DT1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place the peppers and salt into a food processor and mince.
- Combine the minced peppers with the garlic, paprika, white wine and red wine in a large glass bowl.
- Add the pork pieces to the marinade, making sure the pork is coated well.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours remove pork, and discard the marinade.
- Pour oil into a large roasting pan, place the pork in the roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast at 375 degrees for about 1 hour (turn the pork regularly to make sure pork stays moist).
- Depending on the cut and how thick your pork pieces are, cooking time may need to be adjusted. Pork should register at least 160-170 degrees for safety.
- I have not tried this yet, but was thinking of marinating a whole pork shoulder or loin roast and trying it in the crockpot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.3, Fat 57.4, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 199.6, Sodium 1351.4, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 58.2
GARLIC ROASTED PORK (TORRESMOS)
Make and share this Garlic Roasted Pork (Torresmos) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Gorete
Categories Pork
Time P1DT1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Prepare the pork and the ribs (if using) and place in a container.with a lid.
- Combine all of the remaining ingredients, except for the lard, and pour over the pork. Coat all of the meat then cover with a lid and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the several times. .
- Bring the meat to room temperate 30 minutes before cooking. Drain the meat discarding the marinade.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Melt the lard in the roasting pan then add all of the meat, potatoes and peppers, tossing to coat with the lard. Cook with the lid on until the meat and potatoes are tender, turning several times. Cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the meat and the oven. Adjust the time as needed.
- Taste for salt and pepper and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.4, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 368.2, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 27.4
PORK WITH CLAMS (LOMBO DE PORCO COM AMEIJOAS)
This is only second in popularity in Portugal to Bacalhau, the national dish. The dish originates from the Alentejo, the garden of Portugal where I was lucky to live for a while. Make the pepper paste and marinate the pork overnight. Cooking is easy.
Provided by Brian Holley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Blitz the peppers with the garlic and salt, pour the oil in slowly and continue blending till all is a smooth paste.
- Put pork in a non metallic bowl. Mix the garlic into the red pepper paste and add the wine,and coriander stir well then pour over the pork.
- Marinate overnight in the fridge.
- Remove the pork from the sauce with a slotted spoon, set the sauce to one side.
- Heat the bacon fat in a pot and fry the pork till browned all over, remove pork from the pot.
- Cook the onion in the bacon fat till just soft, but, not browned.
- Return the pork to the pot, add the reserved marinade, and, bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook gently for 1 hour.
- Add the clams, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove any clams that do not open.
- Serve with fries or fresh crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 888.6, Fat 51.7, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 229.9, Sodium 1993.1, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 75.6
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork:Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for this recipe as it is well-marbled and will become tender and flavorful when cooked slowly.
- Marinate the pork overnight:This will allow the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the meat and make it more flavorful.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven:This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the pork from burning.
- Cook the pork over low heat:This will allow the pork to cook through slowly and evenly without drying out.
- Add the chili peppers, wine, and garlic towards the end of cooking:This will prevent them from burning and becoming bitter.
- Serve the pork with your favorite sides:Rice, beans, or vegetables are all good options.
Conclusion:
Torresmos is a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests and they will be asking for the recipe.
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