Cordero Asado a la Estaca o Cruz

whole lamb

💰Cheaper: whole goat

Goat is often less expensive and has a similar flavor profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can add moisture and flavor without the cost of wine.

paprika

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika can provide a similar flavor at a lower price.

Introduce the lamb, weighing about 12 kg, for the asado.

Open the lamb up using a serrated knife, ensuring to keep some fat for flavor.

Sprinkle fine salt all over the lamb, allowing it to absorb for about 30 minutes.

Secure the lamb on a spit, ensuring it is well-balanced for cooking.

Prepare the fire using wood, avoiding charcoal, and ensuring it is a good quality fruit wood.

Place the lamb over the fire, adjusting the angle to control the heat.

Monitor the cooking process, focusing on the upper parts of the lamb which take longer to cook.

Prepare a brine with warm water, salt, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and fresh herbs.

Baste the lamb with the brine every 15-20 minutes during cooking to keep it moist.

After about 4 hours, check the lamb for doneness and color before removing it from the spit.

Cooking Techniques

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