Castelo Branco · PORTUGAL
Sopa de Matação
A traditional Beira Baixa soup associated with the annual pig slaughter, prepared with pork, bread and the rich flavours of the slaughter feast.
THE STORY
At the table
Sopa de Matação is rooted in the traditional pig slaughter of Castelo Branco and Beira Baixa, an important event in rural households where virtually every part of the animal was used. Served as part of the communal meal following the slaughter, the soup reflects both the region's subsistence traditions and the social importance of this occasion.