COCHINILLO O LECHÓN 🐷🤤 A LA CRUZ - ESTACA ll La Plaza Cocina

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Prepare the source of heat with holes for the embers to fall through.

Ignite the wood with hot coals to help it catch fire.

Place a smaller piece of wood as a base for the fire.

Prepare a brine for the pig, which can be done the day before or a few hours prior to cooking.

Remove excess fat from the pig, especially around the shoulders.

Make incisions in the shoulders and arms of the pig to help with flavor absorption.

Prepare the brine using water, soy sauce, paprika, thyme, bay leaves, and parsley, ensuring a salt concentration of 15-20%.

Place the pig a distance from the heat source where your hand can withstand the heat for about 78 seconds.

Cook the pig for about 3.5 hours, turning it every 20-30 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Monitor the skin to achieve a crispy, golden brown color before removing it from the heat.

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