Cabrito Al Pastor Recipe

Name: Cabrito Al Pastor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each goat baby, 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 pounds each; 3 tablespoons salt; 1 cup vinegar; 2 cups guacamole; 3 tablespoons white onion chopped; 1 cup tomatoes finely chopped; 3 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped; 3 tablespoons serrano chiles finely chopped; 1 recipe frijoles de olla mashed; 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese freshly grated; 16 each flour tortillas wedges, crisply fried

Servings: persons

2 each goat baby, 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 pounds each
3 tablespoons salt
1 cup vinegar
2 cups guacamole
3 tablespoons white onion chopped
1 cup tomatoes finely chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
3 tablespoons serrano chiles finely chopped
1 recipe frijoles de olla mashed
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese freshly grated
16 each flour tortillas wedges, crisply fried

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For the kid:
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Put kids in a large stockpot, and cover with water.
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Add salt and vinegar.
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Set aside for 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, build a pile of mesquite wood on the ground, and burn down to white coals.
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Remove kids from water and thread on spits.
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Arrange over the hot coals, and roast for 2 to 3 hours, depending on the kids' weight, basting occasionally with a little salted water.
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Turn spits continuously so that the meat cooks evenly, or use a rotisserie.
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Add more white coals if necessary.
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To serve, cut kid in pieces, and place on plates.
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Garnish with guacamole, onion, tomato, cilatro, and chiles.
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Serve withj Frijoles de Olla sprinkled with cheese, tortilla wedges, and Pico de Gallo sauce.
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The kid may be shredded and used in fried tacos.

1603

kcal

Calories

Fat

310

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each goat baby, 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 pounds each, 3 tablespoons salt, 1 cup vinegar, 2 cups guacamole, and more.

Yes, Cabrito Al Pastor falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cabrito Al Pastor

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