A shoulder of pork, slow-roasted until it collapses into citrus-laced shreds, its edges caramelised and sticky with garlic, cumin, and orange. The crackle, the softness, the scent: sunshine and smoke in every bite.

Ropa Vieja brings together slow cooked shredded beef, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and warm spices. Served with savoury black beans and fluffy rice, this comforting Cuban favourite demonstrates how patient cooking transforms a tough cut of beef into something wonderfully tender.