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MUST TRY Food in Ecuador! Trying Hornado, Ecuador Street Food in Quito Market Ecuador!

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Hornado

Cultural Context

Hornado is a traditional Ecuadorian dish, particularly popular in the Andean region, where it is often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. The dish showcases the rich flavors of marinated pork, slow-roasted to perfection, and is typically accompanied by fresh sides like avocado and aji sauce. Today, Hornado is enjoyed not only in Ecuador but has also found its way into Latin American communities worldwide, celebrated for its savory taste and communal spirit.

EcuadorianECmain
240 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 lb pork shoulder
1 cup orange juice
to taste chicharron
2 cups mashed potato
1 avocado

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and calories, while pork belly is often less expensive.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: apple cider

Non-alcoholic beer provides similar flavor without alcohol, while apple cider adds sweetness.

aji sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Salsa verde offers a fresh flavor, while hot sauce is widely available and inexpensive.

1

Visit Quito Market to try Hornado.

2

Order a combination plate that includes roasted pork and chicharron.

3

Taste the roasted pork, noting its tenderness and flavor.

4

Enjoy the accompanying mashed potato and avocado.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingroasting

Equipment Needed

roasting panaluminum foilbasting brush

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Ecuadorian Roast PorkHornado de Cerdo

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