Pierna mechada (Mexican roast pork leg)
- Published: 30 Nov 23
- Updated: 25 Mar 24
This flavour-packed Mexican roast pork leg with adobo is enjoyed at Christmas, says chef Adriana Cavita. Here, she shares her recipe.
Adriana says: “In Mexico, Navidad (Christmas) is celebrated with a big dinner at home. This pork dish is super popular during Christmas celebrations – my aunt used to cook it most years and we always loved it. It requires a bit of attention and time, but I’m sure your family will enjoy it very much.”
Adriana Cavita grew up in a village near Mexico City. She opened Cavita, a Mexican restaurant, in London’s Marylebone in May 2022.
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Serves 6-8 -
Hands-on time 40 min, plus overnight marinating. Oven time 2 hours 5 min
Nutrition
- Calories
- 573kcals
- Fat
- 41g (15g saturated)
- Protein
- 44g
- Carbohydrates
- 6.2g (5.7g sugars)
- Fibre
- 1g
- Salt
- 4.7g
delicious. tips
You can get all the specific Mexican chillies and Mexican oregano at mexgrocer.co.uk. Guajillo is a dried mirasol chilli. Ancho is a dried poblano. Morita is a dried jalapeño, like a chipotle but softer and more fruity.