If there is another culinary protagonist in this holiday season other than the turkey, it is the pork leg. Its good size and delicious flavor make it an ideal alternative to create a dish that is filling, budget-friendly, and very tasty. Here is our top 5: pork leg recipes for those who want to prepare a new recipe and impress the whole family.

Adobo Pork Leg

The combination of ancho and pasilla chiles gives all the flavor and color to this pork leg recipe. Golden brown, with that reddish color that is so appetizing, it is a true centerpiece that attracts attention. The taste is balanced as it is also prepared with a bit of honey to add sweetness that pairs well with the spiciness and the complexity of the spices. The good thing is that it only takes 90 minutes to be ready. View the full recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/cerdos/pierna-al-horno/pierna-adobada

Stuffed Pork Leg

If you like sweet and sour flavors, you should try this recipe. The pork leg itself, well-seasoned, is super tasty, but this recipe also contains canned pineapples, prunes, and raisins for a filling that contrasts with the sumptuous meat. With flavors that are both tangy, sweet, and salty, it is a whole experience and very typical of the holiday season. View the full recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/cerdos/pierna-al-horno/pierna-rellena-al-horno

Pulled Pork Leg

This is the typical leg you see on TV and in movies, and it looks just as appetizing. It is achieved through simple seasoning, a couple of cups of cider, and some slices of pineapple for decoration. This recipe takes a good amount of time in the oven, so you need to make it in advance, but the good thing is that the result is meat that falls apart at a touch and with delicious juices that bring together the flavor of all the ingredients. View the full recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/cerdos/pierna-al-horno/pierna-de-cerdo-mechada  

Chili Pork Leg

This leg uses five types of chili, including ancho and cascabel, so it is not for those who doubt their heat tolerance. But on the other hand, if you like your food spicy, then it is ideal, and the truth is that in the end, the chiles along with the other ingredients like thyme, cinnamon, tequila, and butter balance out to leave a spicy leg that is also full of flavor. View the full recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/pierna-enchilada

Stuffed Leg

Of all the recipes we recommend today, this is the one that takes the least time as it can be ready in an hour. If you are in a hurry or Christmas surprised you, this is an ideal alternative. The olives, bacon, raisins, prunes, ham, and sausage make the filling. All these ingredients, along with the leg itself, form a broth that you can use as gravy, which is made just by baking the leg. View the full recipe here: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/carnes-y-aves/pierna-rellena-11252