Steps
- 1.
Lechón asado (Cuba): Imparts signature tropical aroma to whole roast pig, traditionally cooked in caja china boxes
- 2.
Pescado ahumado (Yucatán): Light smoking of whole snapper with guava leaves in underground pits (píib)
- 3.
Carne asada (Nicaragua): Quick-smoked beef skirts steaks over guava wood embers for backyard gatherings
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction