Wine and Garlic Pork (Portuguese Vina Dosh)

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Ahh, "Vina Dosh," a Portuguese dish and tradition of my family during Christmas. It started getting passed down more than 80 years ago when my grandparents came to America from the Azore Islands! Easy to make, but lots of patience to wait for the marinade to make its magic. But, oh so worth the wait! As it was passed down to me, I share it with you. Serve with Portuguese linguiça; a pot of semi-sweet, bacon-laced baked beans; and some Portuguese sweet bread. Hawaiian sweet bread works in a pinch. You can use white wine or red wine in the marinade.

Submitted by Cali-Chef
Updated on September 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 days
Total Time:
2 days 40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ½ cups red wine vinegar

  • ¾ cup red wine

  • 7 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 8 whole cloves, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 (3 pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Whisk red wine vinegar, red wine, garlic, bay leaves, cloves, black pepper, salt, and thyme together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 4 days, turning occasionally.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Drain the pork, reserving 1/2 cup of marinade. Put pork and reserved marinade in a baking dish.

  4. Bake in preheated oven until the pork is completely warmed, about 20 minutes. Drain as much liquid from the pork as possible.

  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pork to the skillet in batches to prevent crowding; cook and stir in hot oil until completely browned and no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291 Calories
20g Fat
6g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 637mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 353mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.