Origin of the Canarian carne fiesta recipe
The Canarian carne fiesta recipe, also known as “cochino en adobo” (marinated pork), is a pork-based dish that is mainly eaten at times of festivities and pilgrimages, hence its name.
It is very popular in what are known in the Canary Islands as “tenderetes” i.e., parties or informal meals where people eat, drink, sing and enjoy in good company. This is why this dish is also known as “parrandero”.
During pilgrimages, the Canarian people dress in the “traje de mago” (their traditional regional costume), which is different in every island, and they eat traditional dishes such as the Canarian carne fiesta recipe. However, in places like Lanzarote or Tenerife you can eat it at any time in any restaurant.
This traditional recipe has suffered different changes over the years and has adapted to the taste of the current consumers. In the past it was cooked and eaten with more fat than today, because it was served with the skin on.
Ingredients to prepare the Canarian carne fiesta recipe
To prepare the Canarian carne fiesta recipe the traditional Canarian “adobo” (marinade) is used, which is a very characteristic technique in the archipelago for seasoning a raw food (in this case, pork) and giving it the desired taste and aroma. This marinade is made with a mixture of paprika, oregano, salt, garlic and vinegar. What ingredients are needed to prepare the Canarian carne fiesta recipe? Let’s say it is prepared for eight diners:
- 1 kg of pork
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 4 carrots
- Coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons of paprika
- A pinch of hot red pepper
- A glass of strong white wine
- 2 spoons of vinegar
- A large glass of oil
- Thyme
- Oregano
Preparation of the Canarian carne fiesta recipe
How is the Canarian carne fiesta recipe prepared? Follow these steps:
- Cut the pork into cubes and put them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle dry thyme and oregano to taste
- In a mortar, prepare the marinade with the garlic, a handful of salt, the paprika, the vinegar and the oil. Mix and mash all these ingredients very well.
- Pour the marinade over the meat and leave it to take the flavour for a few hours (if you leave it overnight it will have much more flavour)
- When the meat is marinated, fry it in plenty of oil.
As you can see, the Canarian carne fiesta recipe is very easy to prepare. It has no complications and has a delicious taste and aroma.
To enjoy even more this dish, the best way to serve it is with some local wrinkled potatoes, although there are many ways of serving it, depending on the consumer’s taste:
- You can cook the leftover oil in a pot with two spoons of water and pour it over the meat and the potatoes so they are juicier and you can dip bread on them
- It is also possible to serve the meat tacos on brochettes with roasted vegetables, and, of course, with the potatoes as a side dish!
It all depends on your tastes, although you can try both options to see which one you like most. And our tip is not to wait for a festivity to prepare this Canarian carne fiesta recipe because any time is a good moment to lick your fingers with it.
