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📌CARNERO ASADO en estaca y SALSA CRIOLLA - Receta de CORDERO a la estaca ❤️

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Carnero Asado a la Estaca

Cultural Context

Originating from the rural traditions of Argentina, Carnero Asado a la Estaca is a beloved dish often prepared during gatherings and celebrations. The method of cooking lamb on a spit over an open flame not only showcases the rich flavors of the meat but also embodies the communal spirit of Argentine asados. Today, this dish is celebrated not just in Argentina, but across Latin America, where variations may include different marinades or cooking techniques, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

ArgentinianARmain
360 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1 whole lamb
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic
3 bay leaves
1 lemon
2 sprigs rosemary
2 tablespoons paprika
1 cup water
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 onion
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

whole lamb

🥗Healthier: goat

💰Cheaper: pork

Goat is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more concentrated and last longer.

1

Prepare the lamb by removing the glands (marisco) that can give a strong flavor.

2

Make deep incisions to locate and remove the glands from the lamb.

3

Cut the backbone of the lamb in half to open it up for even cooking.

4

Make small cuts in the hindquarters to help with cooking.

5

Rub salt all over the lamb, massaging it into the meat.

6

Place the lamb on a cross or spit, securing it with wire.

7

Light the fire using small sticks and then add larger logs once they catch fire.

8

Prepare a brine with 1 liter of water and 100 grams of salt, adding garlic, bay leaves, lemon slices, and paprika.

9

Let the brine cool before adding it to bottles with micro-perforations.

10

Inject the brine into the lamb every 10-15 minutes during cooking.

11

Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until soft.

12

Prepare a salsa by chopping red bell pepper, onion, tomato, and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

grillingbasting

Equipment Needed

grillspitmetal rodbasting brushmeat thermometer

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Asado de corderoCordero a la estaca

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