Rocket_J_Dawg
Sous Chef
We just got back from one of our favorite spots, Jibacoa Cuba. Over the last 10 years we have visited a small family run restaurant that makes the best Lechon Asado (pulled pork) I have ever tasted. There was just something that made it stand out. I have always pestered Hector, the head chef for his recipe but he has always said "if I give it to you maybe you don't come back"
Well, on our visit last month he divulged his secret ingredient.
His rub is (and yes I have his permission to publish this) and all amounts are approximate, he doesn't really measure anything so I am just guessing by watching him do it.
1 tbsp sea salt
1/4 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
and the secret ingredient..............................................
1 tbsp..............................Unsweetened.......................Cocoa Powder.
That's it. Try it with the normal way you do your pulled pork recipe. You won't be disappointed.
Well, on our visit last month he divulged his secret ingredient.
His rub is (and yes I have his permission to publish this) and all amounts are approximate, he doesn't really measure anything so I am just guessing by watching him do it.
1 tbsp sea salt
1/4 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
and the secret ingredient..............................................
1 tbsp..............................Unsweetened.......................Cocoa Powder.
That's it. Try it with the normal way you do your pulled pork recipe. You won't be disappointed.
