Frango Na Pucara ( Portuguese Chicken)

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 lb	113g / 4oz	Prosciutto cut into 1/4' cubes
4 lbs	1816g / 64oz	Tomatoes - peeled, seeded and (medium) chopped
1		Chicken - cut in 8
		Salt and pepper - to taste
2		Garlic - crushed
12		Pearl onions - peeled
4 tablespoons	60ml	Very cold butter - diced
1/2 cup	118ml	Port or madera wine
2 tablespoons	30ml	Cognac
1 cup	237ml	Dry white wine
2 tablespoons	30ml	Mustard

Recipe Instructions

1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Chill 1 hour

2. Soak ham in cold water to remove some of the salt. Drain

3. Pre heat oven to 375

4. Place chicken in a baking dish, one with a lid. Add the ham, the tomatoes, the garlic and the onions

5. Spread chilled pieces of butter on top.

6. Pour the wines and the cognac.

7. Add the mustard , cover and bake for about 50 minutes until cooked.

8. Remove lid and bake further 30 minutes to brown. Serve with potatoes

NOTES : From the book": As Melhores Receitas da Cozinha Portuguesa",Editora Globo

Source:
Miriam Podcameni Posvolssky

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