At the Table with Alentejo

Sopa de Cação à Alentejana servida em terrina de barro com coentros frescos e azeite virgem extra Galega — receita tradicional do Baixo Alentejo

Alentejo Dogfish Soup

Herdade do Estacal

Alentejo Dogfish Soup is one of the most authentic dishes from Baixo Alentejo — a bread stew made with Alentejo bread, dogfish, fresh coriander, and Galega extra virgin olive oil...

Alentejo Dogfish Soup

Herdade do Estacal

Alentejo Dogfish Soup is one of the most authentic dishes from Baixo Alentejo — a bread stew made with Alentejo bread, dogfish, fresh coriander, and Galega extra virgin olive oil...

Melão com Presunto de Porco Preto e Doce de Abóbora

Melon with Black Pork Ham and Pumpkin Jam

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A fresh and elegant starter that combines sweet summer melon with slices of Varanegra black pig ham and a touch of pumpkin jam — Alentejo flavours on an enviable platter.

Melon with Black Pork Ham and Pumpkin Jam

Herdade do Estacal

A fresh and elegant starter that combines sweet summer melon with slices of Varanegra black pig ham and a touch of pumpkin jam — Alentejo flavours on an enviable platter.

Veado assado no forno com batata a murro — prato de caça nobre da tradição alentejana temperado com azeite e ervas

Roasted Venison with Punched Potatoes

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Traditional Alentejo recipe for oven-roasted venison with baked "punched" potatoes. A noble game meat, seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and herbs from Alentejo, slow-roasted until juicy and tender.

Roasted Venison with Punched Potatoes

Herdade do Estacal

Traditional Alentejo recipe for oven-roasted venison with baked "punched" potatoes. A noble game meat, seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and herbs from Alentejo, slow-roasted until juicy and tender.

Javali estufado com vinho tinto alentejano — prato de caça tradicional do Alentejo cozinhado lentamente com ervas e especiarias

Wild Boar Stew with Red Wine

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Traditional Alentejo recipe for wild boar stew with red wine. An intense and flavourful game meat, slow-cooked with herbs and and spices from the Alentejo.

Wild Boar Stew with Red Wine

Herdade do Estacal

Traditional Alentejo recipe for wild boar stew with red wine. An intense and flavourful game meat, slow-cooked with herbs and and spices from the Alentejo.

Pão de Rala de Évora — doce conventual alentejano de amêndoa e gemas, especialidade da tradição eborense

Évora Rala Bread

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Pão de Rala from Évora is one of the noblest conventual sweets in the Alentejo. Made with almonds, egg yolks, and sugar, it is a rich, golden, and unforgettable dessert...

Évora Rala Bread

Herdade do Estacal

Pão de Rala from Évora is one of the noblest conventual sweets in the Alentejo. Made with almonds, egg yolks, and sugar, it is a rich, golden, and unforgettable dessert...

Toucinho do Céu de Évora — doce conventual alentejano de amêndoa e gemas, dourado e brilhante

Évora Bacon from Heaven

Herdade do Estacal

Learn how to make Toucinho do Céu de Évora, the Alentejo conventual dessert made with almonds and egg yolks. A rich, golden, and unforgettable dessert from Portuguese tradition.

Évora Bacon from Heaven

Herdade do Estacal

Learn how to make Toucinho do Céu de Évora, the Alentejo conventual dessert made with almonds and egg yolks. A rich, golden, and unforgettable dessert from Portuguese tradition.