Tuga Pops − Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 7 Years ago in Pork Recipes
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Portuguese Caçoila Sandwiches | Best Pulled Pork Recipe

Fall in love with this authentic Portuguese caçoila recipe. This savory Portuguese pulled pork is slow-baked to absolute melting perfection.
3 h 45 min 6 servings Easy Prep time 15 min Cooking Time 3 h 30 min
 

You’ll Love This Portuguese Caçoila Sandwiches | Best Pulled Pork Recipe

Master the art of Portuguese comfort food with this definitive Portuguese caçoila recipe. This method yields the absolute best Portuguese pulled pork, infusing tender meat with citrus, wine, and warm spices. If you want an authentic caçoila recipe with orange juice or an Azorean style spiced pulled pork sandwich, this Dutch oven technique delivers ultra-juicy perfection every single time.


Ingredients

3 lbs (1.36 kg) boneless pork butt1 1/4 teaspoons (4 g) garlic powder1 teaspoon (2 g) smoked paprika2 teaspoons (12 g) salt, divided1 1/4 teaspoons (3 g) black pepper1/8 teaspoon (0.3 g) cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon (1 g) red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon (0.3 g) cinnamon1/8 teaspoon (0.3 g) allspice1/2 teaspoon (0.5 g) thyme or oregano1/2 teaspoon (1 g) cumin1 cup (240 ml) white wine1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice1/8 cup (30 ml) red wine vinegar1 whole bay leaf6 rolls or buns

Equipment:

Large zip lock bagDutch ovenForks for shredding

Directions

  1. Trim excess fat off pork (Don't take too much off—it is needed for flavoring).
  2. Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes, combine all of the dry spices (use only 1 1/2 tsp or 9 g salt) for the rub.
  3. Sprinkle on pork, place in a zip lock bag, and seal.
  4. Rub into pork over the bag and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 120°C or 250°F.
  6. Combine wine, orange juice, red wine vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of salt in a bowl.
  7. Place pork and spices in a dutch oven.
  8. Pour the liquid into dutch oven.
  9. Tuck in a bay leaf.
  10. Cover and bake for about 3 1/2 hours or until the pork fork tender.
  11. Remove pork from the oven.
  12. Shred using forks.
  13. Serve on rolls or buns.


Adapted from a Recipe by: ingoodflavor.com

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories
450 kcal
Fat
22 g
Carbs
18 g
Protein
42 g

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Comments (9)

Michelle Soro
Michelle Soro
I was wondering what type of white wine is recommended?
3 Years ago, Sunday, July 2, 2023

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
Any good quality white wine will do Michelle, but if you are looking for something more specific, sauvignon blanc or chardonnay are excellent cooking wines.
3 Years ago, Sunday, July 2, 2023

Gloria
Gloria
How much of the spices are you supposed to use to marinate on the pork overnight and how much do you use on the pork when you're going to cook it
4 Years ago, Thursday, June 23, 2022

Norman Bedard
Norman Bedard
I make this all of the time I prefer using good quality beef or sometimes half beef and half pork and I make about 6 lb when I do. It's a favorite with my friends here in Florida but my favorite is using Portuguese Old spice and Pimenta Moída (Crushed Hot Red Peppers) etc
4 Years ago, Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Jim Ellis
Jim Ellis
Can you do this in a slow cooker and if so how long?
4 Years ago, Sunday, May 1, 2022

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
Yes, low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 6.
4 Years ago, Sunday, May 1, 2022

Risemary
Risemary
Making it now. Smell's so good.
4 Years ago, Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Deb Almeida
Deb Almeida
I'm so glad to have found this site. My Grandparents were Portuguese and made a lot of this food, but left no recipes. Thank you so much!
5 Years ago, Sunday, July 18, 2021

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
🙂
5 Years ago, Monday, July 19, 2021

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