Type

Enchidos com pão ou com farinha

Region

Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

Description

This product is made with Cachena beef (DOP), an autochthonous breed with its manor house in the region of Peneda, Arcos de Valdevez, chicken meat, smoked belly, sausage and condiments. Its filling is made with natural pig casing, giving it a characteristic appearance and a golden color.

History

The aim was to create a product that encompassed local raw material with particular focus on Cachena beef, an autochthonous breed with its house in the region of Peneda, Arcos de Valdevez, and on bread made specifically for this product so that it has a pleasant mix of meats and a low fat content.

Geographic production area

Distritos

VIANA DO CASTELO

Concelhos

ARCOS DE VALDEVEZ

Instructions for use

The product should be consumed after cooking, and can be used in the following ways: in the oven (pre-heat the oven to 180⁰C and cook for approximately 15 minutes), fried (remove the casing and fry in very hot oil) and grill (place on the grill or on the grill until golden).

Ingredients

Pão de trigo

Carne de suíno

Carne de galinha

Banha de porco

Azeite

Sal

Barriga de porco, salgada e seca

Vinho verde branco

Cachena's Beef

Salpicão

Spices

Conservation conditions / Durability

Conservar entre 0ºC e 5ºC.

Bibliography/Source

Texto e fotos extraídos de, “Produtos Tradicionais Portugueses”, Ministério da Agricultura, do Desenvolvimento Rural e das Pescas, Secretaria de Estado do Desenvolvimento Rural, Direcção-Geral de Desenvolvimento Rural, Lisboa 2001, Coordenadora Geral – Ana Soeiro