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HOY PREPARE REVOLCADO Ò CHANFIANA PARA MI FAMILIA CASI NO ENCONTRE VISERAS EN EL SUPERMERCADO.

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Revolcado ò Chanfaina

Cultural Context

Revolcado, also known as Chanfaina, is a traditional Salvadoran dish with roots in the rural cooking of El Salvador. It reflects the country's agricultural heritage, utilizing locally available ingredients like pork, rice, and vegetables. This dish is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the communal aspect of Salvadoran culture. Modern variations may include different meats or spices, adapting to personal tastes while maintaining the essence of this hearty meal.

SalvadoranSVmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
13 pounds pig head
salt
tomatoes
onions
garlic
bay leaves
thyme
New Mexico chiles
ancho chiles
tortillas
comino
achote
water

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner and ground beef is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has health benefits while vegetable oil is less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein, and beans are a budget-friendly protein option.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and using seasoned water can cut costs.

1

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for revolcado.

2

Show the 13-pound pig head and explain the difference between revolcado and chanfaina.

3

Cut off the ears of the pig head and clean it thoroughly.

4

Rinse the pig head with water and add salt to reduce strong odors.

5

Place the pig head in a large pot and cover it with water, adding more water as needed.

6

Add bay leaves, garlic, and thyme to the pot with the pig head.

7

Switch to a larger pot to accommodate the pig head and add the ears and nose for cooking.

8

Cook the liver separately and check the pig head regularly, turning it as it cooks.

9

Once the ears are cooked, remove them and let them cool, then cut them into small pieces.

10

Once the pig head is cooked, let it cool to remove the meat.

11

Prepare the sauce by cooking tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chiles until soft.

12

Blend the cooked tomatoes, onions, garlic, chiles, and tortillas with some of the cooking broth.

13

Add the blended mixture back to the pot with the pig head meat, ears, and nose.

14

Dissolve achote in a bit of broth and add it to the pot along with optional comino.

15

Let the mixture simmer until everything is well combined and flavors meld.

16

Serve the revolcado with white rice and warm tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardblender

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

RevolcadoChanfaina

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