Market Stall · Whole Roast Pork

Hornado

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Vendors roast the entire pig, head included, and display it whole on the counter before carving it to order right in front of customers.

Hornado is a whole pig marinated in garlic, cumin, and spices, then slow-roasted until the skin turns deep golden and crackling. Market vendors carve it to order and serve it with llapingachos, lettuce, tomato, and a spicy salsa.

Why it's made this way: Once reserved for community celebrations in Andean towns like Otavalo and Ambato, hornado moved into everyday market life as urban demand grew.