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Garrobo Asado al Carbón (Charcoal-Grilled Iguana)

Name: Garrobo Asado al Carbón (Charcoal-Grilled Iguana)
Cook time: 1 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Central America
Ingredients: 2 lbs iguana backstraps or whole garrobo sections; Juice of 4 limes; Juice of 2 sour oranges (naranja agria) or substitute 1/2 cup orange juice + 2 tbsp lime juice; 8 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp achiote paste; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp coarse salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 bunch fresh cilantro (for serving); Lime wedges (for serving); Charcoal for grilling

Traditional Costa Rican and Panamanian garrobo grilled over charcoal with sour orange, achiote, and indigenous spices.

Medium

1 hour 45 min

Serves 4

Central America

Grilled & Roasted Iguana

Main Course / Entree

Backstraps

Recipe Source: Traditional Costa Rican & Panamanian Preparation

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Ingredients

•2 lbs iguana backstraps or whole garrobo sections
•Juice of 4 limes
•Juice of 2 sour oranges (naranja agria) or substitute 1/2 cup orange juice + 2 tbsp lime juice
•8 cloves garlic, crushed
•2 tbsp achiote paste
•1 tbsp ground cumin
•1 tsp dried oregano
•1 tsp smoked paprika
•2 tsp coarse salt
•1 tsp black pepper
•2 tbsp vegetable oil
•1 bunch fresh cilantro (for serving)
•Lime wedges (for serving)
•Charcoal for grilling

Instructions

1
Clean iguana meat thoroughly. If using whole sections, score the meat with diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep to help marinade penetrate.
2
In a bowl, combine lime juice, sour orange juice, crushed garlic, achiote paste, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and oil. Whisk until achiote is fully dissolved and marinade is well mixed.

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