Street Food in Cuba - Roasted meat in Trinidad

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt water

Tamari is gluten-free while salt water is a basic alternative.

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: cinnamon and cloves

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Cinnamon and cloves can mimic the flavor profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: sake

💰Cheaper: white wine

Sake is a good substitute for flavor.

Prepare the pig by cleaning and removing any internal organs.

Rub the entire pig with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage.

Mix soy sauce, honey, rice wine, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and ginger to create a marinade.

Apply the marinade generously over the pig, inside and out, and let it marinate for several hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Stuff the cavity with chopped scallions, lemon, orange, apple, and bay leaves for flavor.

Place the pig on a large roasting rack in a deep roasting pan.

Roast the pig in the oven for about 4-6 hours, basting every hour with the pan juices.

Check for doneness; the skin should be crispy and the meat tender.

Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 30 minutes to crisp the skin further.

Remove the pig from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Carve the pig and serve with dipping sauces such as hoisin or sweet and sour sauce.

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