Portuguese Marinade II for Pork, Beef or Fish (Vinha D’alhos)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Portuguese Marinade II for Pork, Beef or Fish (Vinha D'alhos)
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

2 hrs 10 min

Level

Very easy

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Ingredients

1 cup wine vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 garlic cloves
6 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
3 dried hot red chili peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
75
Sugar
1g
Fat
0.5g
Vinha D'alhos, also known as Portuguese marinade, is a traditional recipe from Portugal, perfect for marinating beef, pork, or fish. This marinade is made with wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, whole cloves, dried hot red chili peppers, salt, and fresh ground black pepper. It is a flavorful and unique way to add taste to your dishes, whether you are grilling, baking or frying your meat or fish.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, whisk together the wine vinegar, water, and dry white wine.
2.Add the garlic cloves, bay leaves, whole cloves, dried hot red chili peppers, salt and fresh ground black pepper.
3.Mix well to combine all ingredients together.
4.Add the meat or fish that you want to marinate and let sit for at least 2 hours, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

PROS

This marinade is packed with flavor and is extremely versatile, perfect for beef, pork, or fish.

It tenderizes meat and adds a unique and delicious taste to your dishes.

CONS

The marinade requires at least 2 hours of marinating time, so it is not a quick and easy recipe.

Also, for some people, the dried hot red chili peppers may be too spicy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Garlic is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help with digestion and reduce cholesterol levels.
Red chili peppers contain a compound called capsaicin, which has been linked to boosting metabolism and reducing appetite.

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