Ingredient appreciation — what makes Moros y Cristianos special

What sets Moros y Cristianos apart is the handling of slow-roasted pork. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the savoury and deeply satisfying result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Cuban cuisine reflects Spanish, African, and Caribbean indigenous influences. The a roadside food stall atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had guarapo sugarcane juice as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Moros y Cristianos is the place to start.