Pork – Tia Maria's Blog

January 13, 2021

Pork Chops Smothered in Tomato Onion Sauce

Ingredients: 6 pork chops 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup white wine 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper 3 to 4 cups of Cebolada sauce...

Recipes

August 29, 2020

Carnitas Tia Maria’s Style

This is the best recipe that’s I ever made for carnitas. The recipe is easy and cooks for about 3 hours in the oven making the meat moist, succulent and very tender which falls...

Recipes / sandwich

July 22, 2020

Portuguese Festa Food: Bifanas da Festa |Pork Sandwich

Bifanas are a must have at any Portuguese Festa but you can have them any day of the year. The savory pork with sauteed onions melt in your mouth on the crusty Papo Seco...

Photo Gallery / Recipes / shrimp

April 2, 2019

Shrimp and Pork Picadinho

The combination of pork and shrimp in a savory yet slightly spicy sauce can be served as an appetizer with crusty Portuguese rolls, or as a main dish with rice or potatoes. It’s a...

Recipes

September 6, 2018

Roast Pork with Potato Sheet Pan Dinner – Lombo de Porco com Batatas Assadas

This easy sheet pan dinner recipe can be prepared the day before. Just pop it in the oven the next day, 1.5 hours before your ready to eat! I make this recipe at least...

Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Recipes

November 9, 2016

Crock Pot Feijoada à Transmontana

Feijoada originated around the 14th century in the Northern region of Portugal. Generally, Feijoada is made with white beans but in the Tras os Montes region, red kidney beans are used. During that time...

Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Recipes

September 21, 2016

Portuguese Papo Seco Stuffed Pork Chops

I never through out my day old Papo Secos (Portuguese rolls) because they are perfect for making stuffing like this one for these delicious baked pork chops. You will never fry pork chops again...

Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Recipes

March 23, 2016

Portuguese Orange Marinated Roast Pork Loin – Lombo de Porco com Laranja

I made this pork for my husband’s birthday and it was a hit with the whole family! It came out perfectly with a beautiful golden color. The orange and onion combination brings a sweet...

Soups

September 25, 2015

Kale Soup with Pork and Vegetables – Sopa de Couve com Carne de Porco e Vegetais

My mother always had a pot of soup on the stove during the cold months to serve her family or friends if they stopped by. It was her mission to feed her guests and...

Appetizers / Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Recipes / Sauces and Jams

April 14, 2015

Portuguese Spice Baby Back Ribs

These ribs are fall off the bone with my spice mix recipe. You can bake them or cook out on the grill using the same technique. Enjoy! Watch my Portuguese Rib video recipe...