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Rojões — traditional dish from Minho, Portugal
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥750kcal
💪90gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Rojões

How to order / say it
Say it Rojões — [roh-ZHOON-sh]
Order I'd like the Rojões, please.
Locally Quero os Rojões, por favor.
Say locally

Pork chunks fried with garlic and spices.

Why try it?

Rojões is a festive dish that brings together the traditional flavors of the north of Portugal. It's often served during celebrations, embodying the joy and convivial spirit of Porto's culinary culture.

How it tastes

Rojões have a savory and slightly spicy flavor, with tender and juicy pork marinated in garlic, wine, and spices, providing a rich and aromatic experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

Originating in the northern rural areas, Rojões were traditionally prepared in communal environments during the autumn pig slaughter, an important cultural event aimed at preserving meat for the winter.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g pork shoulder
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
  • 🍷 100 ml white wine
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf
  • 🧂 1 tsp paprika
  • 50 g pork lard
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Marinate pork with wine, garlic, bay leaf, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2 Fry marinated pork chunks in pork lard until golden.
  3. 3 Reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender.
  4. 4 Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

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