Chanfana (Goat Stew in Wine)

• For 6 people
• Preparation time : 180 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Marinade
  • Goat meat (bone-in, cut into pieces) : 2 kg
  • Red wine : 1 l
  • Garlic : 6 cloves
  • Bay leaves : 2
  • Paprika : 2 tbsp
  • Salt : 1 tbsp
  • Black pepper : 1 tsp
• Stew
  • Bacon (diced) : 200 g
  • Onion (chopped) : 2
  • Olive oil : 4 tbsp
  • Marinade (from above) :
  • Water : 500 ml
  • Fresh parsley :
  • Cinnamon stick : 1

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Steps

• Marinating the Goat Meat
• Place the goat meat in a large bowl.
• Add the red wine, garlic, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Cooking the Stew
• In a large pot, cook the diced bacon until crispy.
• Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
• Remove the goat meat from the marinade and brown in the pot.
• Pour in the marinade and water, add the cinnamon stick, and simmer for about 2 hours until the meat is tender.
• Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Tips

• Use a good quality red wine for the marinade to enhance the flavor of the dish.
• Chanfana tastes even better the next day, so consider making it in advance.

Information

• Chanfana is a traditional dish from the Beira region of Portugal.
• This dish is often served with potatoes or bread to soak up the delicious sauce.