ARROLLADO HUASO

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin is a more affordable cut.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu is a plant-based protein, and egg substitutes can be more cost-effective.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol, and vinegar is often less expensive.

prunes

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried apricots offer a similar sweetness, while raisins are generally cheaper.

Cut the skin off the pork shoulder carefully, keeping it intact without cuts.

Remove excess fat from the pork shoulder.

Cut the pork into strips, ensuring they are not too thick or too thin.

Prepare a marinade by crushing garlic, paprika, cumin, and salt together in a mortar.

Add fresh oregano and vinegar to the crushed mixture and mix well.

Rub the marinade thoroughly into the pork strips using your hands.

Let the pork marinate overnight for better flavor.

Fill the skin of the pork with the marinated strips, packing them tightly.

Tie the skin closed with kitchen twine, making sure it is secure.

Prepare a pot of boiling water, adding the same spices used in the marinade, along with two cubes of pork broth and additional garlic and salt to taste.

Place the rolled pork into the boiling water, ensuring it is covered.

Cover the pot with foil to trap the steam and flavors.

Cook the pork in the boiling water until done, checking for tenderness.

Cooking Techniques

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