Vinha D'Alhos-Providence Journal;"Good Neighbors" from Frances Domingos

By amaliana

"Portuguese allspice can be very different. At Portuguese specialty markets it's sold as "Todos Temperos" or allspice(nothing at all like the American version of allspice used in pumpkin pies.)"

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup white wine or sherry
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon Portuguese allspice
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

This can be used to marinate a pork or beef roast for 24 hours before cooking. I add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste to the marinade and put it and the meat in a covered roaster with some potatoes and carrots at 325 F for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
Note:
The amount of vinegar and red pepper flakes can be adjusted to suit your taste. Some like it tarter or hotter.