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Caçoila

Portuguese-style pulled pork popularly used in sandwiches in Massachusetts
Course Meat
Cuisine American, Portuguese
Keyword pulled pork
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
12 hours
Total Time 16 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs pork butt cut into ~1.5" cubes
  • 1 cup Madeira wine
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 orange
  • 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp clove
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Pour the wine into a large mixing bowl. Zest both the lemon and the orange into the bowl, then squeeze the juices of both into the bowl as well. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, and all spices to the bowl and mix well
  • Add the cubes of pork to the bowl and mix to coat thoroughly. Transfer to a gallon-sized ziploc bag and refrigerate at least overnight
  • Transfer pork and marinade to a Dutch oven, cover tightly, and cook in a low oven, 250° F, for 3 hours
  • Remove from oven, remove lid, and cook over medium heat on the stovetop until the sauce has reduced and the meat crumbles easily into shreds
  • Serve in sandwich rolls such as Kaisers or Portuguese rolls with hot sauce and mustard on the side for people to add if they'd like.