My favorite time of the year has always been the holidays because food was never lacking, family was alway around, and obviously the presents were a plus. But Noche Buena is my favorite holiday of them all because of the Lechon asado. As for those who don’t know, it’s the night before Christmas and as […]
Tag: pork
For The Love of Chicharrones
Chicharrones (fried pork cracklings) remind me of summer back home, when we would have pool parties at my parent’s house and we would deep fry them in our backyard and eat them while everyone was in the pool. During Christmas, we eat the crispy cooked skin straight from the pork we make during Noche Buena (Christmas Eve), […]
For The Love Of Pork Chops
Pork is a staple in the Cuban diet and man do my wife and I love pork chops. My favorite way to eat them is sautéed in a pan, marinaded in what I believe to be the best marinade ever made, “The Lechonera Mojo Criollo.” Goya does have a similar product which I do resort […]