Como hacer Pollo al Disco! Locos X el Asado

"Pollo al Disco" is a classic Argentine dish perfect for outdoor cooking and gatherings. Traditionally prepared on a large, round metal pan known as a "disco" over an open flame, it combines rich flavors of chicken, vegetables, sausage, and a luscious tomato-wine sauce. This recipe embodies the spirit of Argentine asado and communal feasting.

Ingredients

🍗 1.5-2 kg chicken, cut into pieces, drumsticks and thighs/breast
🌭 500g grill sausage, Salchicha parrillera, broken into pieces
🍷 375ml Don Valentin Lacrado white wine
🧅 1 large or 2 medium onions, ~200-300g, sliced
🌶️ 1 each red, yellow, and green bell pepper, ~300-400g, sliced
🌶️ 2-3 spicy chili peppers, Ají picante, sliced
🥕 2-3 medium carrots, ~200-300g, sliced
🧄 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
🍅 500-700ml crushed tomatoes
🧂 Dos Anclas salt, Parrillera variety
⚫ Dos Anclas black pepper, Pimienta Negra en grano
🥔 1 kg potatoes, pre-cooked al rescoldo, skin on, chopped
🌿 Small bunch fresh parsley
🌿 2-3 bay leaves
🌶️ 1-2 tablespoons Dos Anclas paprika, Pimentón extra
🌿 1 tablespoon Dos Anclas oregano
🥄 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil, corn or sunflower

Instructions

1- Heat the Disco:

• Place the large metal disco over a hot charcoal grill until thoroughly heated.

2- Start Cooking:

• Pour 2-3 tablespoons of oil into the disco.
• Add the chicken pieces and brown each side for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.

3- Season:

• Generously season the chicken with salt.

4- Add Vegetables:

• Mix in the sliced bell peppers, onions, and carrots around and over the chicken.
• Lightly salt the vegetables.

5- Add Sausage and Spices:

• Incorporate the sausage pieces and sprinkle paprika over the ingredients.
• Stir gently to evenly distribute.

6- Add Garlic and Chilies:

• Add minced garlic and chili peppers for spice.

7- Deglaze:

• Pour in the white wine, allowing it to simmer and reduce, evaporating the alcohol.

8- Build the Sauce:

• Add the crushed tomatoes, stirring them into the mix.

9- Finish with Potatoes and Herbs:

• Add the pre-cooked potatoes, oregano, whole parsley sprigs, and bay leaves.

10- Simmer:
- Cover partially and let simmer for about 30 minutes, ensuring all flavors meld and the chicken is tender.

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment:

• Large metal disco, no brand, custom-made
• Charcoal grill
• Locos X el Asado cutting board
• Oil dispenser, generic
• Wooden spoon
• Wine bottle for serving
• Bowls for ingredients
• Aluminum foil for potatoes

Cooking Tips:

• Sauté vegetables to release moisture.
• Leave chili seeds for extra heat.
• Cook potatoes in embers for smokiness.
• Allow the wine to reduce for deeper flavor.
• Use parsley for aroma, not texture.

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Pollo al Disco

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