Portuguese Breakfast Meat

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: Portuguese

A flavorful Portuguese breakfast meat seasoned with red chilies, garlic, and oregano, perfect for pairing with eggs or fried potatoes for a hearty start to the day.

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Ingredients

  • 10 lb pork roast
  • 1 1/4 pkg New Mexico red chilies (mild)
  • 2 pkg New Mexico red chilies (hot)
  • 1/3 pkg pasilla chilies
  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 c oregano, crushed
  • 1/4 c minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork roast into 2 x 2-inch pieces and add all ingredients to a large covered airtight bowl.
  2. Mix well and refrigerate for a couple of days.
  3. After one day in the refrigerator, mix the meat with your hand wearing a plastic glove.
  4. The next day, mix again and let it set in the fridge for a few more hours.
  5. Fry a few pieces and taste, then add more salt if needed.
  6. Freeze in small baggies according to your family size.
  7. Enjoy with eggs for breakfast or with fried potatoes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

332 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 6.7g 9% DV
Carbs 61.9g 23% DV
Fiber 19.8g 71% DV
Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9866.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1082.8mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 15.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 31.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 545.3mg 42% DV
Iron 14.2mg 79% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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