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Butterflied Pork Leg

Cultural Context

Originating from American barbecue traditions, butterflied pork leg is a popular choice for gatherings and celebrations. This method allows for even cooking and enhances flavor absorption from marinades and rubs. Today, it's enjoyed in various forms across the U.S., often featuring regional spice blends and cooking techniques.

AmericanUSmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pork leg
1 red bell pepper
1 red onion
5 garlic cloves
3 bay leaves
10 cloves
3 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons ground pepper
lime
1

Thank the sponsor, Napoleon grills.

2

Show the pork leg and describe its qualities.

3

Remove the skin from the pork leg using a boning knife.

4

Take off any remaining ribs from the pork leg and set them aside for grilling or frying.

5

Remove the bones from the pork leg, saving the ham hock for a stew.

6

Butterfly the pork leg to create a flat piece for grilling.

7

Cut into the meat to maximize surface area for cooking and flavor absorption.

8

Peel and dice the red onions.

9

Crush the garlic cloves and prepare to add them to the spice mix.

10

Prepare the spice mix with red onions, garlic, red bell pepper, bay leaves, and salt, grinding it fine.

11

Rub the spice mix into the pork leg, ensuring even coverage.

12

Let the pork leg marinate for about 10 minutes while preparing the grill.

13

Set up the Napoleon professional charcoal grill with briquettes, creating hot, medium, and cold zones.

14

Place the pork leg on the hottest part of the grill and listen for the sizzle as it cooks.

15

Move the pork leg around the grill to ensure even cooking and crust formation.

16

Roast the red bell peppers over the fire until charred, then wrap them in aluminum foil with lime juice to rest.

17

Blend the roasted peppers with red onion, garlic, salt, and ground pepper to create a sauce.

18

Fry the blended sauce in hot oil to reduce spiciness.

19

Slice the cooked pork leg into thin strips.

Equipment Needed

Napoleon professional charcoal grillboning knifeblenderaluminum foilpan

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Allergens

milkmustard

Also Known As

Butterflied Pork Leg

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