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Alheira

garlicky bread-and-game sausage, fried with egg and fries

Portugal Charcuterie & cured

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Made in Trás-os-Montes by Jews forced to convert after 1496, who hung poultry-and-bread sausages to imitate pork ones and avoid Inquisition suspicion.

Frequently asked questions

What is Alheira?

Alheira is a charcuterie & cured from Portugal: garlicky bread-and-game sausage, fried with egg and fries. Made in Trás-os-Montes by Jews forced to convert after 1496, who hung poultry-and-bread sausages to imitate pork ones and avoid Inquisition suspicion.

Made with

wheatgamegarlic

Cooked

friedsmoked

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