Meats and oven dishes

Cozido das Furnas

Azorean stew inspired by the preparation of Furnas, with meats, sausages and vegetables.

RegionAzores / São Miguel
DifficultyMedium
Total time3 h 05 min
Servings8 servings
Photo of Cozido das Furnas — traditional Portuguese recipe
Photo of the traditional Portuguese recipe.

Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family and cook.

About the recipe

Cozido das Furnas is one of the Azores’ most emblematic dishes, linked to the natural heat of the earth on São Miguel island.

At home, the editorial version adapts the spirit of the stew to a slow cooker or oven, keeping meats, sausages and vegetables as protagonists.

Ingredients

  • 500 g of beef
  • 500 g of chicken
  • 400 g pork
  • Chorizo ​​and morcela to taste
  • Potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Greens
  • Cabbage
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Cut meat and vegetables into large pieces.
  2. Season meat with salt and pepper.
  3. Assemble the pan in layers with meats, sausages and vegetables.
  4. Cook over low heat with little water.
  5. Keep covered until everything is soft.
  6. Serve on a large platter with broth on the side.

Tips from Empório Portugal

  • Slow cooking brings the idea closer to traditional preparation.
  • Control salt for sausages.
  • Vegetables should be whole, not chopped.

Possible substitutions in Brazil

  • Use slow cooking in the oven or heavy pan.
  • Portuguese sausages can be replaced with good quality sausages.

Pairing

A light red or sparkling water. Content intended for adults 18+. Drink responsibly.

Editorial note from Empório Portugal

This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like every traditional recipe, it may vary by region, family and cook.

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Quick facts

Prep
35 min
Cooking
2 h 30 min
Total time
3 h 05 min
Yield
8 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Occasion
Regional lunch, Sunday

Pairing

A light red or sparkling water. Content intended for adults 18+. Drink responsibly.

Empório tip

Slow cooking brings the idea closer to traditional preparation.

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