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Nutritional Values

🔥750kcal
💪70gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑50gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Asado Criollo Colonial

How to order / say it
Say it Asado Criollo Colonial — [ah-sah-doh kree-oh-yoh koh-loh-nee-al]
Order Could I have an Asado Criollo Colonial?
Locally ¿Podría tener un Asado Criollo Colonial?
Say locally

A traditional barbecue featuring a selection of local meats.

Why try it?

This dish is a quintessential part of Colonia's social fabric, exemplifying the communal and festive nature of Uruguayan gatherings, deeply rooted in the city's colonial past.

How it tastes

Juicy and flavorful, the meats are enhanced with the rich aroma of wood smoke, yielding a tender texture and profound depth of flavor.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

The tradition of grilling meat in this style dates back to the early colonial era in the 18th century when settlers applied local culinary techniques to improve traditional Spanish barbecues.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g beef ribs
  • 🥩 300 g pork ribs
  • 🥩 200 g chorizo
  • 🧂 2 tbsp salt
  • 🍋 50 ml red wine vinegar
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Marinate the meats with salt, vinegar, and olive oil.
  2. 2 Prepare a wood fire grill.
  3. 3 Place the meats on the grill and cook slowly.
  4. 4 Turn the meats occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  5. 5 Serve the meats hot with side dishes.

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