The Cuban roasted pork palette has ceased to be just an island tradition to become the epicenter of a gastronomic revolution in the middle of Madrid.

From Oporto #104 Avenue, the Locco Pizza restaurant has managed to capture the essence of a dish loaded with Caribbean history, technique and flavor, to the point of generating debates in social networks about its authenticity.

A Cuban corner in the heart of Carabanchel

Locco Pizza is not any pizzeria. Founded by a Cuban entrepreneur of Granma, this place has gone viral for its version of the Cuban roasted pork palette, a recipe that mixes millimeter precision with the street flavor that many Cubans miss.

The long lines and the very high demand have even caused «Beef» between Madrid and Seville to see who prepares the most legitimate version of the Creole pig.

What makes this pig palette 100% Cuban?

Preparation is not anything. The secret is in the exact control of time and temperature. First, the pig must rest at least four hours after the sacrifice.

Then, it is placed in the oven with the skin down, at 200 degrees Celsius, for four and a half hours. «You can never change the temperature,» insists the chef. Once that time is completed, he turns around for forty minutes to finish the process.

All cooking is done with butter of the same pig, which is used to cover the palette and prevent the skin from burning. The result is such a crispy skin that it rises whole, in perfect plates, while the meat inside is undone.

The magical touch: the Cuban dressing

Once baked, the palette receives a homemade Cuban dressing. Although some prefer to apply it before baking, the chef warns that doing so affects skin texture. Therefore, he suggests adding it to the end, to preserve that crispy surface that characterizes this dish so much.

Cuban bread: the perfect partner

Not only the pig is the protagonist. The artisanal bread that accompanies this palette is equally important. Made in the premises, the Cuban bread stands out for being «the softest in the world»: it crushes with the fingers and returns to its original form. This texture makes it the ideal complement to absorb fat, dressing and all the taste of meat.

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This corner in Madrid has not only fallen in love with the premises, but it has also become a meeting point for nostalgic Cubans and curious foodies.

The videos about his Cuban roasted pork palette accumulate thousands of likes, comments and share, with phrases like «But is Cuban or not?» Or «Look that skin, look like crystal!»

In the midst of all this fame, the restaurant has managed to stay faithful to its roots, defending that the true Cuban flavor is not a fashion, but an identity.

Conclusion

The Cuban roasted pork palette of Locco Pizza has not only conquered Madrid, has also revived the conversation about what defines Cuban cuisine outside Cuba.

Whether because of its precise technique, its unparalleled bread or that secret dressing, the truth is that this dish has become a symbol of pride and authenticity for many. And as Karen says: «This is the true Cuban taste.»