Asado Grande de Fiesta

Name: Asado Grande de Fiesta
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Paraguay
Ingredients: Mixed beef cuts (short ribs, flank, sausage) — 4 kg (8.8 lb); Chicken pieces — 2 kg (4.4 lb); Salt, for seasoning; Lemons, for garnish — 2; Chimichurri sauce, to serve (parsley, garlic, oil, vinegar, chilli flakes); Mandioca frita and ensalada de repollo, to serve

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Servings

Ingredients

Mixed beef cuts (short ribs, flank, sausage) — 4 kg (8.8 lb)
Chicken pieces — 2 kg (4.4 lb)
Salt, for seasoning
Lemons, for garnish — 2
Chimichurri sauce, to serve (parsley, garlic, oil, vinegar, chilli flakes)
Mandioca frita and ensalada de repollo, to serve

Method

Season the beef and chicken generously with salt at least 30 minutes before grilling.
Prepare a large charcoal fire and let it burn down to glowing coals with a moderate, even heat.
Grill the beef cuts and chicken in stages according to their cooking times, turning occasionally, for 45 minutes to 1.5 hours total, until deeply browned and cooked through.
Let the meats rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Serve generously with chimichurri sauce, lemon wedges, and traditional sides like mandioca frita and cabbage salad for the gathered celebration.

Introduction: A generous, feast-sized asado prepared for major Paraguayan celebrations, bringing together an abundant variety of grilled meats for family and friends.

Cultural Background: For significant celebrations across Paraguay, asado is scaled up generously, the long, communal grilling process itself becoming a central part of the festivities, with family and friends gathering around the fire for hours.

Tips: Stagger the different meats according to their cooking times, starting with those that take longest. Enlist help from family and friends for this larger-scale grilling, as is traditional for a big Paraguayan celebration.

Variations: Add pork ribs to the mix for even more variety. Scale the quantities up further for a very large gathering, keeping the same proportions.

Storage: Refrigerate leftover grilled meats in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheating: Reheat gently in a covered pan over low heat, or briefly on the grill, to avoid drying out.

FAQs:

Q: What occasions call for a fiesta asado grande?

A: Major celebrations such as weddings, milestone birthdays and significant family gatherings across Paraguay.

Q: How many people does this festive quantity serve?

A: This larger batch is designed to feed a substantial gathering, often 20 or more people, alongside the traditional sides.