Cabrito al Pastor
Whole young goat slow-roasted on a spit over mesquite coals — the iconic celebratory dish of Nuevo León and Monterrey.
- Total
- 4 hr
- Serves
- 8
- Level
- Hard
Prep 1 hr · Cook 3 hr
Ingredients
Method
Clean and butterfly the whole young goat. Rub generously with salt, cumin, oregano, minced garlic, and pepper. Squeeze lime juice all over.
About 30 min
Skewer the goat through a large metal spit, trussing securely with butcher's twine so it holds its shape.
About 20 min
Build a mesquite wood fire. When coals are glowing, position the spit about 40 cm above the heat.
About 30 min
Slowly rotate the spit for 3 hours, basting occasionally with lime juice. The skin should be golden and crisp.
About 3 hr
Rest the goat 15 minutes. Carve and serve with warm flour tortillas, salsa roja, and sliced onion.
About 15 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48 g
- Carbs
- 3 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 480 mg
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