Alheira Grelhada

Alheira Grelhada

Recipes with Alheira

Grilled alheira is the alternative to frying, common in summer and at outdoor gatherings. The charcoal gives the skin a smoky char while the bread filling stays soft. Served with grilled vegetables or a simple salad. Less oil, more smoke, same creamy interior.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

12 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 alheira sausages
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • Mixed salad leaves
  • Boiled potatoes or bread for serving

Steps

1

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Too hot and the skin will char before the inside warms.

2

Brush the alheira with a thin coat of olive oil. Place on the grill.

3

Grill for 5-6 minutes per side, turning once. The skin should be charred in spots and slightly split.

4

Remove from grill. Squeeze lemon over the top. Serve with salad and potatoes or crusty bread.

Tips

Alheira is fragile compared to pork sausages. Handle it with tongs and turn it only once. If the casing tears open on the grill, the filling will fall through the grates. A grill basket helps if you have one.