At the Table with the Alentejo

Papas de milho amarelas e cremosas numa taça de barro, com carne de porco frita à parte, junto a um lar rústico de pedra.

Montargil Corn Porridge with Pork

Herdade do Estacal

Creamy cornmeal porridge, cooked in the drippings from pork seasoned with paprika. A recipe from Montargil, with step-by-step instructions and Alentejo wine pairing.

Montargil Corn Porridge with Pork

Herdade do Estacal

Creamy cornmeal porridge, cooked in the drippings from pork seasoned with paprika. A recipe from Montargil, with step-by-step instructions and Alentejo wine pairing.

Caldo de batata e coentros de tom escuro, numa terrina e numa tigela de barro sobre uma mesa rústica de madeira sob uma latada.

Galveias Coriander Green Soup

Herdade do Estacal

A soup from Galveias with potatoes, coriander, garlic, and olive oil. The creamy base is finished with coriander, in a simple recipe from the Alentejo Gastronomic Guide.

Galveias Coriander Green Soup

Herdade do Estacal

A soup from Galveias with potatoes, coriander, garlic, and olive oil. The creamy base is finished with coriander, in a simple recipe from the Alentejo Gastronomic Guide.

Costeletas de borrego panadas numa travessa rústica, com limão e uma garrafa de EA Tinto Reserva ao lado.

Breaded Montargil Lamb Chops

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Lamb chops marinated with garlic and lemon, coated in egg and breadcrumbs, and fried in lard. A recipe from Montargil, featured in the Alentejo Gastronomic Guide.

Breaded Montargil Lamb Chops

Herdade do Estacal

Lamb chops marinated with garlic and lemon, coated in egg and breadcrumbs, and fried in lard. A recipe from Montargil, featured in the Alentejo Gastronomic Guide.

Arroz de pato dourado com rodelas de chouriço numa assadeira de barro, com uma porção retirada a mostrar a carne desfiada.

Duck rice from Ponte de Sor

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Duck stew with onion, garlic, pepper and chouriço, shredded and mixed into the rice before going into the oven. A festive-day recipe collected in Ponte de Sor.

Duck rice from Ponte de Sor

Herdade do Estacal

Duck stew with onion, garlic, pepper and chouriço, shredded and mixed into the rice before going into the oven. A festive-day recipe collected in Ponte de Sor.

Borrachos quadrados, finos e dourados, polvilhados com açúcar e canela, numa travessa azul e branca num ambiente rústico.

Drunks from Póvoa de São Miguel

Herdade do Estacal

Thin squares of pastry made with white wine, butter and orange, fried and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. A Christmas recipe collected in Póvoa de São Miguel, in the municipality...

Drunks from Póvoa de São Miguel

Herdade do Estacal

Thin squares of pastry made with white wine, butter and orange, fried and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. A Christmas recipe collected in Póvoa de São Miguel, in the municipality...

Pinhoadas triangulares com pinhões inteiros ligados por açúcar âmbar, numa travessa de cerâmica sobre um móvel de madeira rústico.

Alcácer do Sal Pine Nut Cake: Christmas Treat

Herdade do Estacal

Small pine nut triangles joined with caramelised sugar. An adaptation of the pine nut cake collected in Alcácer do Sal, where the source documents the family tradition of making it...

Alcácer do Sal Pine Nut Cake: Christmas Treat

Herdade do Estacal

Small pine nut triangles joined with caramelised sugar. An adaptation of the pine nut cake collected in Alcácer do Sal, where the source documents the family tradition of making it...