Cabrito a la Cruz

Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Argentina with Cabrito a la Cruz, a delectable dish that originates from Santiago del Estero. This method of cooking goat over an open fire highlights the rustic and authentic flavors of the region, making it a must-try for any culinary enthusiast.

Ingredients

🐐 1 whole cabrito (goat kid), split
🧂 Generous amount of salt
🧅 1 whole white onion, sliced thinly, previously steamed
🧅 1 whole purple onion, sliced thinly, previously steamed
🥔 1-2 medium potatoes, cut into wedges, previously steamed
🍠 1-2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into wedges, previously steamed
🧂 Salt, as needed
🌶️ Pepper, as needed
🫒 Olive oil, amount not specified, drizzled
🌿 Fine herbs, dried herbs like oregano and thyme

Instructions

1- Prepare the Cabrito:

• Build a fire and form a bed of hot coals.
• Split open the whole cabrito and securely attach it to a metal cross using wire and pliers.
• Season both sides of the cabrito generously with salt.

2- Grill the Cabrito:

• Position the cross vertically around the fire, allowing the meat to cook slowly over the radiant heat from the coals.

3- Prepare the Garnish Vegetables:

• Pre-steam potatoes and sweet potatoes until they are partially cooked.
• Slice white onions, purple onions, the steamed potatoes, and steamed sweet potatoes thinly.

4- Season the Garnish:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced vegetables.
• Add salt, pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and fine herbs. Mix thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly.

5- Cook the Garnish:

• Heat a T-Fal frying pan over the hot coals adjacent to the grilling cabrito.
• Add the seasoned vegetables to the hot pan. Cook, tossing and stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

6- Serve:

• After approximately 3 hours, when the cabrito is cooked with a golden-brown, crispy exterior, remove it from the cross.
• Carve the cabrito into serving portions.
• Serve the carved cabrito with the prepared vegetable garnish.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours
Servings: Approximately 8 servings
Equipment: Custom-made metal cross for grilling, Outdoor grill/fire pit, T-Fal frying pan, Pliers/wire cutters, Cutting board red plastic, Traditional chef's knives, Black nitrile gloves, Mixing bowls and olive oil dispenser, Serving plate white square

Cooking Tips:

• The slow cooking on the vertical cross allows the cabrito to develop a tender interior and a perfectly crisped skin.
• Pre-steaming the vegetables ensures they cook evenly and become tender faster when grilled.

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Cabrito a la Cruz