PUERTO RICAN STREET FOOD 🇵🇷 LOCALS ONLY

whole pig

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

rock salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a similar flavor with less processing.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar taste.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a unique flavor profile.

Travel to Guavate, Puerto Rico to explore local food.

Visit Rancho Hina, a popular spot for lechon.

Observe the cooking process of lechon, which is smoked for 5 hours using gas and fire.

Order food at the bar and food counter.

Receive a plate with lechon, pastel, yellow rice with gandules, and morcia.

Enjoy the meal while discussing the flavors and cultural significance of the dishes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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