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poached pork chops

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nounpl: poached pork chops
costeletas de porco escalfadas
1. pork chops cooked by simmering gently in liquid (water, broth, or wine) below the boiling point
The chef prepared delicate poached pork chops in white wine sauce.
O chef preparou costeletas de porco escalfadas delicadas em molho de vinho branco.
2. a tender and moist cooking method that preserves the flavor and juiciness of the meat
Poached pork chops are healthier than fried options.
Costeletas de porco escalfadas são mais saudáveis do que as fritas.
Synonyms
simmered pork chopsbraised pork chopsstewed pork chops
Antonyms
grilled pork chopsfried pork chopsroasted pork chops

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
costeletas de porco escalfadas
standard culinary term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
costeletas de porco cozidas em caldo
emphasizes cooking in broth
São Paulo
costeletas de porco escalfadas
follows standard Brazilian Portuguese culinary terminology
Portugal
costeletas de porco escalfadas
same as Brazilian Portuguese; escalfar is the standard term for poaching

Related Idioms & Phrases

comfort food
home cooking
tender as butter
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