Hornado de Chancho: A Traditional Ecuadorian Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken provides a leaner option while pork belly is often less expensive.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: apple cider

Non-alcoholic beer maintains flavor without alcohol.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity while vinegar is often more affordable.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Thyme offers a similar flavor profile and is widely available.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Rub the pork shoulder with crushed garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Marinate the pork in beer and orange juice for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Place the marinated pork in a roasting pan with bay leaves and corn husks.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast for 2-3 hours, until tender.

Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

Roast for an additional 30-40 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

Let the pork rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Serve with salsa, avocado, and boiled potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

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