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The beloved Portuguese brown gravy wine sauce. It's a favorite at many Portuguese Restaurants.  What makes this gravy so flavorful is the combination of red wine, garlic, onion and seasonings which creates a rich sauce that is poured over your favorite dish. A great dipping sauce for your steak or pour it over your potatoes. Ingredients: 1 package of Portuguese brown gravy mix 1 ½ cups water Directions: Wisk gravy mix and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Serve over Portuguese steak and egg or meat loaf, turkey, mashed potatoes,...

This recipe is the perfect dipping and seasoning sauce. It will add that special taste of the Azores to all your favorite dishes. It's just as good with meat pasta and seafood. Discover your favorite way to use this sauce with the taste of the islands. An old family recipe from our kitchen to yours. Crushed Piri Piri peppers give this spicy, tangy sauce all you will need for your bread to absorb this delicious sauce. Ingredients: 1 package of Faial sauce seasoning mix. 1 stick butter (½ cup) ½ cup white Port wine (or other rich fruity wine like...

Anyone from the New England area or of Portuguese heritage may be familiar with Blade Meat. It's a staple of Portuguese cooking and is probably one of my favorite sandwiches in the world. Ingredients: 1 packet of Blade Meat seasoning mix 1 ½ cups water 2 pounds of pork cut into 2-inch chunks (can be boneless country pork ribs, pork loin, or pork butt) Directions: Add seasoning mix with 1½ cups of water, stir and mix till well blended. Add pork and marinate for 12-24 hours. Once meat is marinated, add pork with marinate to your crockpot. Cover slow-cooker and cook on...

This recipe is made with a variety of spices and seasonings, simmered in a delicious sauce.  This sauce is a favorite served in many Portuguese restaurants.  Ingredients: 1 package of Mozambique Sauce Azorean-Style mix. 3 tablespoons butter ½ cup white port wine (or other rich fruity wine like Riesling) 1 cup water Directions: In a saucepan, heat butter over medium heat till melted. Stir in wine, water, and seasoning mix. Once it comes up to a vigorous simmer reduce heat to low/simmer. Cook slow and low for 45 minutes, stir occasionally. Serve: Pour this sauce over your favorite cooked seafood dish,...

This is a traditional Portuguese dish, but even more specifically from Porto. This recipe owes its name to its creator José Valentim who was the owner of a restaurant in Porto in the 1940s. Here is the dish that so many love. Ingredients: 1 pound salted cod (bacalhau) 4 cups milk 2 medium-sized onions, sliced 4 tablespoons of olive oil 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup mayonnaise mashed potatoes from 1 1/2 pounds of potatoes black olives salt and pepper to taste Directions: Soak the cod well for at least 2 days with 3 water changes and cut it into large chunks. Add milk to...