Authentic Azorean Alcatra Recipe: Terceira Pot Roast
Make this authentic Azorean alcatra recipe from Terceira Island. This traditional Portuguese clay pot beef roast delivers unmatched tenderness and flavor.
Beef Recipes
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Ingredients
5 pound (2.27 kg) chuck roast or rump roast1/2 lb (227 g) bacon, cut into small pieces1/2 stick (57 g) butter2 bay leaves1 tablespoon (15 g) whole allspice4 cloves garlic, minced1 large onion, diced2 cups (473 ml) white wine2 cups (473 ml) water2 teaspoons (12 g) salt1 large unglazed clay pot (presoaked)
Directions
- Grease the inside lining of the clay pot with the half stick of butter.
- In a small bowl cut the rump roast into medium sized cubes and spread the salt over them evenly.
- Place the roast cubes in the greased clay pot.
- Now add the onion, bay leaves, allspice, garlic, and bacon.
- Cover the pot with the wine and water and mix the ingredients together well.
- Cover the pot with foil and place in the oven for about 4 hours at 200°C or 390°F.
- At the 4 hour mark turn the heat down to 150°C or 310°F, flip over the roast and mix the ingredients a bit.
- Continue to cook another 4 hours.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories
650 kcal
Fat
35 g
Carbs
8 g
Protein
75 g
Comments (4)
Tom Hicks
I just did this recipe last week, in a crock pot on low for 8 hours. I also added 1tb pimento paste, because to me, the first few times I did it, it was missing something. Went to the local Portuguese bakery and for some papa sacks and......it was great.
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4 Years ago, Sunday, November 13, 2022
Tuga Pops
Great to hear Tom.
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4 Years ago, Sunday, November 13, 2022