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Cabrito Al Pastor

Name: Cabrito Al Pastor
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h 45 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 6 porții
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1 buc. kid goat leg bone-in; 2 buc. ancho chile stems and seeds removed; 2 buc. guajillo chile stems and seeds removed; 0,5 buc. white onion roughly chopped; 4 cățel garlic peeled; 4 lingură lard melted; 1 lingură dried mexican oregano; 60 ml lime juice freshly squeezed; 1,5 lingură salt; 1 linguriță black pepper freshly ground; 240 ml water hot, for soaking chiles; 0,5 buc. white onion finely chopped; 0,5 cană cilantro freshly chopped; 2 buc. lime cut into wedges; 12 buc. corn tortilla warmed

A classic dish from northern Mexico adapted for the home oven. A young goat leg is marinated in a mild chile and garlic blend, then slow-roasted until the meat is tender and the skin is perfectly crisp. This recipe captures the essence of the traditional open-fire method.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 4 ore 25 min.
Porții: 6
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 763 kcal

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

Main

1 buc.kid goat leg, bone-in

Marinade

2 buc.ancho chile, stems and seeds removed
2 buc.guajillo chile, stems and seeds removed
0,5 buc.white onion, roughly chopped
4 cățelgarlic, peeled
4 lingurălard, melted
1 lingurădried mexican oregano
60 mllime juice, freshly squeezed
1,5 lingurăsalt
1 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground
240 mlwater, hot, for soaking chiles

For Serving

0,5 buc.white onion, finely chopped
0,5 canăcilantro, freshly chopped
2 buc.lime, cut into wedges
12 buc.corn tortilla, warmed

Ustensile

blender · wire rack · skillet · cutting board · knife · oven · roasting pan

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until fragrant.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Be careful not to burn the chiles, as this will make the marinade bitter.
2
Place the toasted chiles in a bowl and cover with hot water, letting them soak for 20 minutes until softened.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: Reserve the soaking liquid to use in the blender.
3
In a blender, combine the softened chiles, the marinade portion of the onion, garlic, melted lard, oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Aproximativ 1 min.
4
Add about a cup of the chile soaking water to the blender and blend on high until a completely smooth paste forms.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Add more soaking water a tablespoon at a time if needed to help it blend.
5
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
Aproximativ 10 min.
6
Pat the goat leg dry with paper towels and score the skin with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut too deeply into the meat.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Scoring helps the marinade penetrate and allows the fat to render for crispier skin.
7
Rub the marinade paste thoroughly over the entire surface of the goat leg, pushing it into the scores.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: You can wear gloves to avoid staining your hands.
8
For best results, place the goat in a dish, cover, and refrigerate to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Nota bucătarului: If short on time, even 1 hour of marinating will add flavor.
9
Place a wire rack inside a large roasting pan and set the marinated goat leg on top.
Aproximativ 1 min.
10
Pour about a cup of water into the bottom of the roasting pan to create steam and prevent drippings from burning.
Aproximativ 1 min.
11
Roast in the preheated oven for 3.5 to 4 hours, or until the meat is very tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
Aproximativ 3 ore 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: You can baste the goat with the pan drippings every hour to keep it moist.
12
Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) and roast for another 10-15 minutes to crisp up the skin.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: Keep a close eye on it during this stage to prevent burning.
13
Remove the pan from the oven, loosely tent the goat with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: Resting is crucial for ensuring the meat is juicy and tender.
14
Carve or shred the meat and serve immediately with warm corn tortillas, chopped onion, cilantro, and fresh lime wedges.
Aproximativ 5 min.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

30%Scor

Calorii: 762,6kcal
Proteine: 92,4g
Carbohidrați: 36,9g
Grăsimi: 29,2g
Fibre: 6,9g
Zahăr: 2,6g

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Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

Store leftover meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat the meat gently in a covered pan with a splash of water or broth until warmed through.