How to Make the Best Asado De Boda

beef

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often less expensive and lean cuts of beef can be healthier.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

Cut the pork leg into small cubes and rinse with water.

Remove the seeds from the dried chilies and set aside.

Heat a pot over medium-high heat and add the pork with salt to taste.

In a separate pot, keep water on low heat for the chilies.

Add the chocolate bar to the hot water once it starts boiling.

In another pot, heat oil for frying the chilies and bread.

Fry the chilies in the hot oil, being careful not to burn them.

Transfer the fried chilies to the pot of hot water to finish cooking.

Once everything is in the pot, mix well and add more salt if needed.

Add 11 cups of water to boil with the meat.

Blend the contents of the pot (chilies and water) until smooth and strain into a clean pot.

Lower the heat and add oil to the meat, frying for 10-15 minutes.

Add the strained sauce to the meat and let it simmer.

Add the halved oranges, bay leaves, and spices to the pot.

Pour in the beer and let it simmer to combine flavors.

Taste for salt and adjust if necessary.

Turn off the heat once boiling and fragrant.

Cooking Techniques

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