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.
Forkin 的原创食谱
- 总用时
- 4小时 25分钟
- 份量
- 6
- 难度
- 中等
- 每份
- 763 kcal
备料
配料
Main
- 1 个kid goat leg, bone-in
Marinade
- 2 个ancho chile, stems and seeds removed
- 2 个guajillo chile, stems and seeds removed
- 0.5 个white onion, roughly chopped
- 4 瓣garlic, peeled
- 4 汤匙lard, melted
- 1 汤匙dried mexican oregano
- 60 mllime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1.5 汤匙salt
- 1 茶匙black pepper, freshly ground
- 240 mlwater, hot, for soaking chiles
For Serving
- 0.5 个white onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 杯cilantro, freshly chopped
- 2 个lime, cut into wedges
- 12 个corn tortilla, warmed
厨具
blender · wire rack · skillet · cutting board · knife · oven · roasting pan
做法
分步操作
- 1
Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until fragrant.
约 2分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 20分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 1分钟
- 4
Add about a cup of the chile soaking water to the blender and blend on high until a completely smooth paste forms.
约 2分钟
烹饪提示: Add more soaking water a tablespoon at a time if needed to help it blend.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
约 10分钟
- 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.
约 5分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 5分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
烹饪提示: 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.
约 1分钟
- 10
Pour about a cup of water into the bottom of the roasting pan to create steam and prevent drippings from burning.
约 1分钟
- 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.
约 3小时 30分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 15分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 15分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 5分钟
每份
营养
- 热量
- 762.6kcal
- 蛋白质
- 92.4g
- 碳水化合物
- 36.9g
- 脂肪
- 29.2g
- 膳食纤维
- 6.9g
- 糖
- 2.6g
根据食谱中的配料用量估算。实际数值可能因品牌和替换配料而异。
妥善保存
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.