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Iguana Guisada con Achiote (Achiote-Braised Iguana)

Name: Iguana Guisada con Achiote (Achiote-Braised Iguana)
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 2 lbs iguana meat, cut into pieces; 3 tbsp achiote paste; 1/2 cup sour orange juice (or 1/4 cup each orange and lime juice); 1 large onion, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro for garnish; Rice and beans for serving

Tender iguana guisada braised in vibrant achiote sauce - a traditional Mexican guiso de iguana featuring the earthy, slightly peppery flavors of annatto seeds. This guisado de iguana is comfort food at its finest.

Medium

2 hours

Serves 6

Mexico

Stewed & Braised Iguana

Main Course / Entree

Leg Meat

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Ingredients

•2 lbs iguana meat, cut into pieces
•3 tbsp achiote paste
•1/2 cup sour orange juice (or 1/4 cup each orange and lime juice)
•1 large onion, sliced
•4 cloves garlic, minced
•2 tomatoes, diced
•1 bell pepper, sliced
•2 cups chicken broth
•2 tbsp vegetable oil
•1 tsp oregano
•1/2 tsp cumin
•Salt and pepper to taste
•Fresh cilantro for garnish
•Rice and beans for serving

Instructions

1
Dissolve achiote paste in sour orange juice. Coat iguana pieces with half this mixture and marinate 1 hour.
2
Heat oil in a large pot. Brown marinated iguana on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3

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