Roast Iguana with Birria Marinade

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Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

1 medium iguana

2

8 guajillo chile

3

2 pasilla chile

4

4 cloves garlic

5

Oregano

6

Vinegar

7

Salt, to taste

8

Pepper, to taste

Instructions
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1

Butcher, skin, and cut the iguana into pieces.

2

Wash and salt the iguana pieces. Boil for 15–20 minutes.

15–20 minutes

3

Toast and soak the chile peppers.

4

Blend the soaked chiles with vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.

5

Marinate the iguana meat in the mixture for at least 2 hours.

2 hours

6

Roast the iguana at high heat (450°F) until tender.