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Revolcado Guatemalteco

Cultural Context

Revolcado Guatemalteco is a traditional dish that showcases the rich flavors of Guatemalan cuisine. Typically made with pork, it reflects the country's culinary heritage, often served during special occasions and family gatherings. The dish combines a variety of spices and vegetables, creating a hearty meal that is enjoyed with corn tortillas. In modern times, variations may include different meats or vegetarian options, adapting to diverse dietary preferences while maintaining its cultural significance.

GuatemalanGTmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 head of pork (head of puerco)
16 tomatoes
36 tomatillos (tomatillos verdes)
1/2 onion
2 red bell peppers
1 head of garlic
6 guajillo chiles
3 dried árbol chiles
4 ounces of pumpkin seeds (semilla de calabaza)
4 ounces of sesame seeds (ajonjolí)
5 bay leaves
3 pounds of liver (hígado)
salt

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and less expensive than pork.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth provides flavor without animal products.

1

Show the head of pork, explaining that it has a lot of meat and can be used for the dish.

2

Remove excess fat from the pork head if desired, focusing on the meat from the cheeks and tongue.

3

Prepare 16 tomatoes and 36 tomatillos for the sauce, explaining the need for a thick sauce.

4

Chop 1/2 onion and 2 red bell peppers, and prepare 1 head of garlic for cooking with the pork.

5

Add 6 guajillo chiles and 3 dried árbol chiles to the ingredients, explaining their flavor contribution.

6

Include 4 ounces each of pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds in the recipe.

7

Add approximately 5 bay leaves to the cooking pot with the pork.

8

Place the head of pork in a pot, ensuring it is submerged in water, and add a little salt for flavor.

9

Cover the pot and cook the pork for about 2 hours until tender, checking occasionally.

10

While the pork cooks, boil the tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic, and chiles in a separate pot until soft.

11

Blend the boiled ingredients into a thick sauce once cooked, explaining the importance of thickness for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingshredding

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Guatemalan RevolcadoRevolcado

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