Easy everyday suggestions for enjoying Amaral’s Portuguese Sausage

1. Cut into 3 – inch pieces, brown in a skillet, and use in spaghetti sauce.

2. Cut into rings ¼ - inch thick home-made pizza.

3. Cut into 4-6 inch pieces, fry or boil for ten minutes, place in sub rolls, wrap in foil, place in preheated over for ten minutes.

4. Cut into ¼ inch pieces, sauté, serves as hors d’oeuvres.

5. Cut into ¼ inch pieces, sauté in skillet using Portuguese Sausage with onions, peppers, add tomato sauce, place in a roll for a quick sandwich.

6. Portuguese style Western – Cut in ¼ inch pieces, sauté with peppers and onions, beat fresh eggs, add to peppers, onions, and sausage: cook until solid.

7. Place in a boiled dinner as is.

8. When roasting meat, add 1 pound for flavoring.

9. For breakfast with eggs.

10. When baking beans, add 3 – inch pieces for flavor.

11. When roasting chicken, place 1 pound inside chicken for added flavor.

12. Package of frozen bread dough: follow directions for baking. Cut Portuguese Sausage into 4 – 5 inch pieces, boil or fry for ten minutes, cut bread dough into 6-7 inch pieces, flatten bread dough, take linguica, place on dough and roll, bake in over until bread is done.

CABBAGE SOUP

1 lb. stew beef
1 lb. linguica
1 lb. chourico
1 can kidney beans
1 lrge. can tomatoes
1 lrge. onion
2 ½ to 3 lbs. cabbage

Brown onion & stew beef, then add linguica & chourico (taking the skin off both) cut in small pieces. Brown a little, add water, and let simmer. When almost cooked, add cabbage, cut in desired pieces. 15 min. before cabbage is done, add can of kidney beans, and large can of tomatoes, salt and pepper.

HOLIDAY TURNOVERS

8 oz. linguica, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped celery
1 tsp. chopped chives
Enough mayonnaise to moisten
1 can baking powder biscuits
Margarine, melted
Grated Parmesan cheese

Combine linguica, cheddar cheese, celery, chives & enough mayonnaise to moisten; toss lightly. Pat or roll each biscuit into a 4-inch oval; place on greased baking sheet. Place about ½ tbsp. of linguica mixture on each biscuit. Fold biscuits in half to form turnovers; seal edges with a fork & prick tops. Brush tops with melted margarine; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400 degrees, 15 min. or until golden brown.

LINGUICA PIZZA

6 English muffins, split in half
Linguica, sliced thin
Pizza sauce
Grated mozzarella cheese
Cover muffins with pizza sauce, place slices of linguica on top, & cover with cheese. Broil about 10 min. in broiler.

LINGUICA DREAMS

1 lb linguica ground separately
1 bell pepper – chopped fine
3 stalks celery – chopped fine
1 lrge. onion – chopped fine

Put linguica into a large skillet and add 1 cup ketchup. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Add remaining ground ingredients and simmer for 30 min. Serve on fingertip rolls.

BAKED LINGUICA

In a roasting pan combine:

1 lb. linguica, cut in 3-inch pieces
1 med. onion sliced
1 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
1 can tomatoes
1 can water
4 medium potatoes
2 carrots (optional)

Bake at 400 degrees ½ hour, turn potato & linguica over, and bake ½ hour more or until potato is done.
You may have to add a little water if linguica gets too dry.

LINGUICA CASSEROLE

1 med. green pepper - chopped
1 med. onion - chopped
1 lb. linguica
4 med. tomatoes or 1 lb canned tomatoes
1 egg
1 box macaroni shells – 1b
8 oz Velveeta cheese
1 ½ cups evaporated milk

Cut up linguica in small pieces & sauté along with green peppers & onions, until peppers are cooked. Add tomatoes and cook until bubbly. Cool macaroni according to directions, drain. In 2 qt. casserole, combine linguica mixture with drained macaroni. Beat egg, add to milk. Pour over casserole, cut cheese in small pieces, & mix. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes.

MUSHROOMS & LINGUICA

Peel skin off 1 lb of linguica & cut into little pieces. Add 1 good size onion, chopped, 1 good size green pepper chopped, and 1 can of mushrooms. If preferred, you can also add 1 lb hamburger. Simmer everything slowly stirring occasionally until cooked. Season if necessary. Serve with Portuguese bread or rolls. Also can be served over rice.

MEAT LOAF

1 lb linguica - ground
1 lb ground beef
¾ cup ground pork (optional)
¼ cup minced onion
1 cup cracker or bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
Salt & pepper to taste

Mix well about 1 cup milk to a firm consistency.
Spread in a loaf pan. Bake at 350° degrees for ¾ hour.

Suggested Links to aid in your Portuguese Culinery Delight

Portuguese Cooking.com

Emeril: Linguica | Chourico

Portuguese Cooking

Cookbookwiki.org - Portuguese

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