Portuguese Wine-Marinated Pork with Garlic and Thyme

Name: Portuguese Wine-Marinated Pork with Garlic and Thyme
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 cups red wine vinegar; 0.75 cup red wine; 7 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 bay leaves; 8 whole cloves, or to taste; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 (3 pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

This Portuguese main dish features pork cubes marinated in a robust blend of red wine, vinegar, garlic, and seasonings before being pan-fried to perfection.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories291calories

carbohydrates6g

fat20g

fiber1g

protein18g

sodium637mg

sugar0g

Dinner Entree Portuguese American

Ingredients

1.5 cups red wine vinegar

0.75 cup red wine

7 cloves garlic, crushed

3 bay leaves

8 whole cloves, or to taste

2 tablespoons ground black pepper

2 teaspoons salt

0.5 teaspoon dried thyme

1 (3 pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, red wine, garlic, bay leaves, cloves, black pepper, salt, and thyme. Pour this mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork cubes, ensuring they're coated in the marinade. Squeeze out any excess air and seal the bag. Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 days, occasionally turning the bag to help the marinating process.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Drain the pork from the marinade, reserving 1/2 cup of the marinade for later use. Place the pork and reserved marinade in a baking dish.

Bake the pork in the preheated oven until it's thoroughly warmed, approximately 20 minutes. Carefully drain the excess liquid from the pork.

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add the pork to the skillet in batches, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Cook and stir the pork until it's well browned on all sides and is no longer pink in the center, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes.