Carne de vinha d'alhos

Carne de vinha d'alhos is a traditional meat dish prepared with marinated pork or rabbit. The marinade, which is made from red wine vinegar, white wine, garlic, paprika, and olive oil, is what gives this dish its signature flavor. After it's been in the marinade for at least 3 days, the meat is fried in olive oil. Carne de vinha d'alhos is traditionally served with crusty bread, but it also pairs well with mashed potatoes and rice. In the Madeira region, people prepare this dish at Christmas time. Slightly different versions of it can be found in some former Portuguese colonies like Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Macau, and Goa, where vinha d'alhos was brought by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century. The name of the dish was mispronounced as vindaloo and it was enriched with Indian spices.