South American Asado Recipe

Step 1

Make your side dishes in advance. Prepare fresh salads and a range of breads to be served with the meat, once cooked.

Step 2

Build a fire using a pile of wood and coal.

Step 3

Allow the wood to burn away, leaving hot coals. This may take around 30 minutes.

Step 4

Set up the cast iron grill so it is approximately 8 inches above the coal.

Step 5

Chop the beef into your desired cuts and sprinkle it with salt.

Step 6

Place the larger cuts of meat onto the metal skewers, or straight on to the grill, first to give them longer to cook. They should be slowly cooked at a low temperature for at least two hours.

Step 7

Add your chorizo, offal and ribs to the grill.

Step 8

Make sure to turn the meat every 15-20 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Step 9

Cook these until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred on the outside, usually for 45 minutes to an hour.

Step 10

Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve your Asado meats with bread and salads on the side.