Leitão à Bairrada

Ingredients

• 1 whole pig (about 4-5 kg)
• 2 liters of water
• 1 kg of potatoes
• 500 g of carrots
• 500 g of onions
• 200 g of rosemary
• 100 g of laurel
• 100 g of sage
• 500 ml of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon of sea salt
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar

Method

1. Take the whole pig and cut the heavier cuts into smaller pieces, but leave the rest intact.
2. In a large pot, put the water and the pig, add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook over medium heat for about 3 hours, checking the water level from time to time.
4. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes, carrots, and onions into pieces.
5. Add the vegetables to the pot with the pig, along with the rosemary, laurel, and sage.
6. Continue cooking for another hour, until the pig is fully cooked and the vegetables are soft.
7. Finally, add the olive oil, sea salt, and vinegar, mix well, and let it simmer for a final hour.
8. Serve the Leitão à Bairrada hot, accompanied by the vegetables and the sauce.