Cultured Palate: Dishes from Cuba
| April 25, 2018
9. Lechon asado
If you’re fortunate enough to get invited to a family or community celebration while you’re in Cuba, this is your chance to have a taste of lechon asado, succulent pork roasted over an open fire. For large family celebrations, a whole pig is marinated in an acidic brine known as mojo criollo and cooked in a pit outdoors for hours, filling the neighborhood with the delicious aroma of tender meat. The mojo criollo is what gives the pork such excellent flavor- it’s made with lots of sour orange juice, garlic, oregano, and cumin.
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