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Pinar del Río Roast Pig
Pinar del Río — Mother recipe · en it
Pinar del Río roast pig is a traditional dish that showcases the unique flavor of Cuba.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 240 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 4 lbs of pork
- 200 g of salt
- 100 g of sugar
- 200 ml of olive oil
- 100 g of bay leaves
- 50 g of dried peppers
- 200 g of thyme
- 200 g of oregano
- 100 g of green peppers
- 50 g of red peppers
- 100 g of onions
- 50 g of garlic
Method
- Prepare the pork by cutting the ribs and legs off.
- Moisten the skin with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and sugar.
- Insert the bay leaves and dried peppers between the skin and the meat.
- Marinate the meat for at least 24 hours.
- Take a large bay leaf and wrap the meat, securing it with kitchen twine.
- Place the meat on a grill and cook slowly for 4-5 hours.
- Serve hot with grilled vegetables on the side.
The story
The roasted pig is a culinary tradition dating back to Spanish colonization, but in Pinar del Río, it has evolved into a particularly flavorful and tradition-rich dish.
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