In Montalegre, the 'Queen of Smoked Meats' is celebrated at the table with the king, the Barrosã stew (Cozido à Barrosã)
From 22 to 25 January, Montalegre, in Trás-os-Montes, becomes the 'Queen of Smoked Meats'. Alongside the town's famous annual fair, the Cozido à Barrosã — a traditional Barrosã stew — is the star of local restaurant menus. The celebrations at the table continue until Carnival.
