Mini Cozido in Pressure Cooker

Mini Cozido in Pressure Cooker

Prep: 25 min • Cook: 60 min. Streamlined for busy weeknights, this pressure cooker version captures the essence of Cozido à Portuguesa with tender meats and root vegetables, focusing on speed and flavor development.

Preparation time
25 min
Cooking time
1 hr
Total time
1 hr 25 min
Servings
6

Instructions

Preparation

  1. 1Prepare all meats and vegetables by cutting them into large, bite-sized chunks.
  2. 2Peel and chop the carrots, potatoes, and turnips.

Cooking

  1. 1Place the pork belly, beef, and chorizo into the pressure cooker pot.
  2. 2Add the carrots, potatoes, and turnips on top of the meats.
  3. 3Pour in 1 liter of water. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. 4Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and bring to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions.
  5. 5Cook for 60 minutes at high pressure. Allow the pressure to release naturally or use a quick release method as per your pressure cooker's manual.

Nutrition Information

Calories
601 kcal
Protein
45 g
Fat
36 g
Carbs
25 g
NutrientPer serving
Calories601 kcal
Protein45 g
Fat36 g
Carbs25 g

Tips

  • Ensure all meat and vegetable pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking.
  • Adjust cooking time slightly based on the size of your meat and vegetable chunks for perfect tenderness.
  • Serve hot with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth produced during cooking.

By Chef Michael Ilin