Tequila Marinated Leg

Name: Tequila Marinated Leg
Prep time: 140 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice, for the marinade; 1/2 cups Tequila blanco, for the marinade; 2 guajillo chiles, clean and hydrated, for the marinade; 1 ancho chile, clean and hydrated, for the marinade; 2 tomatoes, roasted, for the marinade; 1 clove garlic, roasted, for the marinade; 1/2 onions, roasted, for the marinade; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, for the marinade; 1 teaspoon oregano, for the marinade; salt, for the marinade; pepper, for the marinade; vegetable oil, for searing the meat; 1 pork leg; salt; pepper; 1 orange, in slices, for decoration; salad, for serving

María Ibarra

Now that Christmas is around the corner, don’t hesitate to get inspired and prepare new dishes to delight the whole family. This time, we gave an extra flavor boost to the traditional oven-marinated leg by adding a bit of tequila to take the flavors to the next level, it will be a hit at your Christmas dinner!

Did you know? When cooking with spirits, such as tequila, the alcohol evaporates due to the heat from the stove or oven, so the flavor will be very subtle and delicious.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 07-12-2023

Preparation

1h 40 mins

40 mins

Low

For the marinade: blend the orange juice, white tequila, guajillo chile, ancho chile, tomatoes, garlic, onion, brown sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper at high speed. Set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet. Season the pork leg with salt and pepper and sear on each side for 5 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat, place in a greased oven-safe tray. Use a knife to make holes in the meat, as this will help it absorb more flavor. Then, pour the marinade over the pork leg, fully covering it. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.

Remember to set aside some marinade to baste the leg. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 190 °C for 40 minutes. After 20 minutes, baste the leg with the remaining marinade.

The meat will be ready when a fork easily penetrates it. Slice the marinated leg and place it on a platter, decorating with orange slices.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Tips

If you run out of marinade, you can mix orange juice with tequila and use the mixture to baste the leg.

You can also remove the aluminum halfway through cooking to allow the meat to brown.

Tequila Marinated Leg

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