Angels on horseback as an indulgence or a delicacy with frequency. "1001 Foods to Die For" noted it as an indulgence in North American due to the elevation of oysters to a delicacy status. "The Diner's Dictionary: Word Origins of Food and Drink" noted that the luxury of oysters results in cocktail sausages replacing the oysters. According to the classic recipe, shucked oysters are wrapped in bacon which is then broiled in the oven, about three minutes per side. An early recipe, from 1902, suggests frying the skewered oysters and bacon in butter. The dish is often served on toast, though if prepared
Alheira pork, forbidden in Judaism; this put them at risk of being noticed not to hang sausages, traditionally made of pork, in their "fumeiros" (smokehouses). As a way to avoid attracting the attention of the Portuguese Inquisition or in rural areas the Portuguese Christians, they began to make sausages from other meats such as poultry and game, mixed with bread for texture. With time, the dish spread to the remaining population and became an example of typical Portuguese cuisine, though nowadays its preparation is no longer strictly guided by Jewish dietary precepts. Alheiras were traditionally grilled or roasted and served with