Cabrito Al Pastor
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.
Оригінальний рецепт від Forkin
- Загальний час
- 4 год 25 хв
- Порції
- 6
- Складність
- Середньо
- На порцію
- 763 kcal
Підготовка
Інгредієнти
Main
- 1 шт.kid goat leg, bone-in
Marinade
- 2 шт.ancho chile, stems and seeds removed
- 2 шт.guajillo chile, stems and seeds removed
- 0,5 шт.white onion, roughly chopped
- 4 зубчикgarlic, peeled
- 4 ст. л.lard, melted
- 1 ст. л.dried mexican oregano
- 60 mllime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1,5 ст. л.salt
- 1 ч. л.black pepper, freshly ground
- 240 mlwater, hot, for soaking chiles
For Serving
- 0,5 шт.white onion, finely chopped
- 0,5 склянкаcilantro, freshly chopped
- 2 шт.lime, cut into wedges
- 12 шт.corn tortilla, warmed
Приладдя
blender · wire rack · skillet · cutting board · knife · oven · roasting pan
Спосіб приготування
Крок за кроком
- 1
Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until fragrant.
Близько 2 хв
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Близько 20 хв
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Близько 1 хв
- 4
Add about a cup of the chile soaking water to the blender and blend on high until a completely smooth paste forms.
Близько 2 хв
Примітка кухаря: Add more soaking water a tablespoon at a time if needed to help it blend.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
Близько 10 хв
- 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.
Близько 5 хв
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Близько 5 хв
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Близько 1 хв
- 10
Pour about a cup of water into the bottom of the roasting pan to create steam and prevent drippings from burning.
Близько 1 хв
- 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.
Близько 3 год 30 хв
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Близько 15 хв
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Близько 15 хв
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Близько 5 хв
На порцію
Харчова цінність
- Калорії
- 762,6kcal
- Білки
- 92,4g
- Вуглеводи
- 36,9g
- Жири
- 29,2g
- Клітковина
- 6,9g
- Цукри
- 2,6g
Розраховано за кількістю інгредієнтів у рецепті. Значення можуть відрізнятися залежно від брендів і замін.
Правильне зберігання
Store leftover meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat the meat gently in a covered pan with a splash of water or broth until warmed through.