Monchique Style Cabbages

Monchique Style Cabbages
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Servings Prep Time
2people 2days for salting the meat
Cook Time
60minutes
Servings Prep Time
2people 2days for salting the meat
Cook Time
60minutes
Monchique Style Cabbages
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Servings Prep Time
2people 2days for salting the meat
Cook Time
60minutes
Servings Prep Time
2people 2days for salting the meat
Cook Time
60minutes
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Pork meat -2 days of salting.
  2. After salting, wash the meat and simmer in a pan for about 1 hour; add the cabbages and let it cook on low heat, with some olive oil and onions on the bottom of the pan.Choose ripe cabbages as they withstand a long cooking time.
  3. Choose ripe cabbages as they withstand a long cooking time.
Contributor: José António Pedro, 65
Place: Monchique, Portugal
Personal Background:
He was born in the countryside and he is working here since 50 years;he started at 11 years old as a grocer’s apprentice.

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Ingredient Nutritional Importance Health Benefits
Pork meat Source of protein, cholesterol and saturated fat. Without relevant benefits.
Potato Excellent source of vitamin A. It is also a good source of dietary fibre, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium and manganese. It contains anti-oxidants that prevent cellular degeneration. Its fibre content helps to reduce cholesterol levels, possibly reducing the risk of heart disease.
Additional information
Is it suggested to eat this meal if you suffer from some disease? If yes, for which one? No

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What nutrition related illnesses or deficiencies are common in your area? Are there holistic or nutrition based remedies connected to these aliments? No, there is no treatment based on this recipe.

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