Borrego Terrincho

This is a Churra breed lamb raised in the districts of Vila Real, Bragança, Viseu, and Guarda. These sheep are used in the production of milk, meat, and wool. Flocks of Terra Quente consist of 150-200 sheep, and they are usually sent to pasture on meadows and in the mountains, where they graze on wild herbs and grasses.

The meat of this lamb is light pink,  tender, succulent, and has a full, complex flavor with hints of the aromas of the herbs the sheep graze on. The meat has a mild and pleasant milky aftertaste, and it is very low in fat. This versatile meat can be grilled, stewed, boiled, or cooked, and it serves as a key ingredient in many traditional recipes, such as Tras-os-Montes meat stew, in which it is paired with peas and tomatoes.