The Azores

What is Cozido das Furnas and how is it made?

Answer updated 18 October 2026Independent guide
Short answer

Cozido das Furnas is a traditional Azorean stew cooked underground using volcanic heat in the Furnas area of São Miguel. Meats, sausages, vegetables and sometimes blood sausage are layered in a pot, buried in the hot soil for several hours, and then unearthed. The result is a rich, earthy-flavored dish. To try it, visit Furnas and look for restaurants that offer it; confirm availability locally.

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