Meats and Oven

Cozido das Furnas

Azorean stew inspired by the preparation from 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 most emblematic dishes of the Azores, linked to the natural heat of the earth on the island of São Miguel.

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

Ingredients

  • 500 g of beef
  • 500 g of chicken
  • 400 g of pork
  • Chorizo and blood sausage to taste
  • Potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Cabbage
  • Chard
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation method

  1. Cut meats and vegetables into large pieces.
  2. Season meats with salt and pepper.
  3. Layer the pot with meats, sausages, and vegetables.
  4. Cook on low heat with little water.
  5. Keep covered until everything is tender.
  6. Serve on a large platter with broth on the side.

Tips from Empório Portugal

  • Slow cooking brings the idea of traditional preparation closer.
  • Control salt due to the sausages.
  • Vegetables should remain whole, not broken down.

Possible substitutions in Brazil

  • Use slow cooking in the oven or heavy pot.
  • Portuguese sausages can be replaced with high-quality sausages.

Pairing

Light red wine or sparkling water. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink in moderation.

Editorial note from Empório Portugal

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