{"title":"Portugal","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExploring Portuguese Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe two biggest influences on Portugal’s cuisine are the Atlantic Ocean to its west and south, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/origin_spain\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Shop by Origin Spain\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e to its east. With more than 500 miles of coastline, the small country is a major \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/seafood\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Canned and Fresh Seafood\"\u003eseafood\u003c\/a\u003e destination. Traditional Portuguese food is filled with dishes of the sea, from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/blogs\/food-blog\/10-must-eat-mediterranean-street-foods\" title=\"Supermarket Italy 10 Must Eat Mediterranean Street Foods\"\u003estreet food\u003c\/a\u003e to family-size entrees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSardinhas assadas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, or grilled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/sardines\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Sardines\"\u003esardines\u003c\/a\u003e, are a popular grab-and-go snack at festivals. It is said there are hundreds of ways to prepare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebacalhau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/cod\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Cod Fish\"\u003ecod fish\u003c\/a\u003e), including stews, fritters, and Bacalhau à Brás, a dish made with eggs, potatoes, olives, and onions. Cataplana de Marisco is truly a feast of a seafood dish, combining all types of seafood imaginable — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/shrimp\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Shrimp Prawns\"\u003eprawns\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/clams-berberechos\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Clams\"\u003eclams\u003c\/a\u003e, fish, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/mussels\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Mussels\"\u003emussels\u003c\/a\u003e — with another Portuguese staple, pork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePorco Preto and Chouriço\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoth Spain and Portugal are known for their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/iberico-serrano-ham\" title=\"Supermarkt Italy Serrano Ham and Iberico Pork\"\u003eIberico pork\u003c\/a\u003e, a beloved meat that comes from black Iberian pigs. In Portugal, this specialty of the Alentejo region is called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eporco preto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (literally “black pig”). Another type of pork meat the two neighboring nations have in common is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/chorizo\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Chorizo Sausage\"\u003echorizo sausage\u003c\/a\u003e, called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003echouriço\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e in Portugal. The main difference between Spanish chorizo sausage and Portuguese chouriço is that the former is very paprika-heavy, while the latter puts more emphasis on garlic and pepper. Chouriço is also flavored with Portuguese wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDid you know...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeef, beans, and stews make up a large part of the Portuguese diet as well, and even in a meat-centric cuisine like this, there is one Portuguese vegetable dish that has been incredibly influential on world cuisine. Ready to have your mind blown? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeixinhos da horta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a fried vegetable dish that literally translates to “little fish of the garden.” This technique for battering and deep frying veggies is actually the basis for Japanese tempura! Portuguese explorers introduced the concept to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/origin_japan\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Shop by Origin Japan\"\u003eJapanese\u003c\/a\u003e in the 16th century, and the Japanese loved it so much that they made it their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhere can I buy Portuguese food?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt Supermarket Italy, you can find Portuguese seafood like sardines, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/tuna\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Tuna Fish\"\u003etuna fish\u003c\/a\u003e, and mackerel. Our online international grocery store also offers other Portuguese imports, such as sea salt, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/extra-virgin-olive-oil\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Extra Virgin Olive Oil\"\u003eolive oil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/cheese\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Gourmet Cheese\"\u003echeese\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/honey\" title=\"Supermarket Italy Honey\"\u003ehoney\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pinhais-canned-spicy-sardines-in-olive-oil-4-oz","title":"Pinhais Spiced Canned Sardines in Olive Oil, 4.4 oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample these Spiced Pinhais Sardines with Olive Oil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese Portuguese sardines are flavored with cucumber, chili, cloves, black pepper, and laurel leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdd to salads, pasta, or other Mediterranean recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese canned sardines from the Portugal-based Conservas Pinhais are packaged in olive oil, salt, cucumber, and a rich blend of spices. Grill sardines or lightly pan-fry in vegetable oil or the oil from the packaging. Then, enjoy them with bread and cream cheese. Alternatively, use them to top a pizza, salad, or pasta dish. For a tasty seafood sampler platter, you can compare them to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/seafood\/products\/pinhais-spiced-canned-sardines-in-tomato-sauce-4-4-oz\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Pinhais' sardines in tomato sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSardines 72%, olive oil 22%, cucumber, chili 2%, salt, cloves, black pepper, laurel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet Wt: 4.4 oz (125g)\u003cbr\u003eDr Wt: 3 oz (90g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eProduct of Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinhais","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39811413409874,"sku":"IPC30836","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0853\/9474\/products\/pinhais-spiced-canned-sardines-in-olive-oil-44-oz-seafood-pinhais-900413.png?v=1762446174"},{"product_id":"zoe-extra-virgin-olive-oil-bottle-68-oz-2-l","title":"ZOE Extra Virgin Olive Oil Bottle, 68 oz (2 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eZOE olive oil has a delicate flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Spanish olive oil makes a great finishing or cooking oil for Mediterranean recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse this EVOO to prepare salad dressings, sauces, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/zoe\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZOE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Extra Virgin Olive Oil is cold-pressed from Spanish Cornicabra olives and is blended with other Spanish varieties for a consistent delicate flavor. This high-quality olive oil is great for cooking and flavoring recipes from Spain, Italy, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTry this EVOO in a vinaigrette, bread dipping sauce, or drizzled over vegetables instead of butter. Add this type of olive oil to a marinade for meat, seafood, and vegetarian recipes. Enjoy it as part of a charcuterie board with cheeses, fresh fruit, and cured meats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou can also pair this olive oil with wine vinegar for sandwiches and grilled paninis. Give your pasta sauces an extra layer of flavor. Add a dash of this Spanish olive oil to meaty stews. Or even use it to bake bread and pastries in place of butter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e68 oz bottle (2 Liters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduct of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/origin_portugal\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePortugal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePacked in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/origin_spain\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zoe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40026589462610,"sku":"OL0330","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0853\/9474\/products\/zoe-extra-virgin-olive-oil-bottle-68-oz-2-l-oil-vinegar-zoe-822086.png?v=1762447319"},{"product_id":"nuri-extra-spiced-sardines-in-olive-oil-4-4-oz","title":"Nuri Extra Spiced Sardines in Olive Oil, 4.4 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSardines, olive oil, cucumber, chili, carrot, salt, cloves, black pepper, and bay leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.4 oz (125g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct of Portugal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NURI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41160980922450,"sku":"PFH30831","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0853\/9474\/files\/nuri-extra-spiced-sardines-in-olive-oil-44-oz-seafood-nuri-867377.png?v=1762453331"},{"product_id":"nuri-extra-spiced-mackerel-in-olive-oil-4-4-oz","title":"Nuri Extra Spiced Mackerel in Olive Oil, 4.4 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMackerel, olive oil, cucumber, chili, carrots, salt, cloves, black pepper, laurel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.4 oz (125g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct of Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NURI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41161064710226,"sku":"PFH30839","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0853\/9474\/files\/nuri-extra-spiced-mackerel-in-olive-oil-44-oz-seafood-nuri-369511.png?v=1762453332"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0853\/9474\/collections\/portugal-212768.jpg?v=1635390165","url":"https:\/\/supermarketitaly.com\/collections\/origin_portugal\/over-10.oembed","provider":"Supermarket Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}