Smoked jutía, or jutía ahumada, is one of the classic ingredients that practitioners keep on hand for the Warriors. Each order is one pound of smoked jutía, ready for your offerings.
What is jutía used for in Santería?
Jutía is a small Cuban rodent, and once smoked it becomes one of the traditional offerings for Elegguá, Ogún and Ochosi, the Orishas known as the Warriors (Los Guerreros). It's used together with smoked fish, toasted corn and palm oil, a combination many people learn as one of the first things they offer once they receive their Warriors.
How is it usually offered?
- With the Warriors: smoked jutía and smoked fish (jutía y pescado) are the base of many offerings to Elegguá, Ogún and Ochosi.
- With other ingredients: it's often prepared together with palm oil (epó), toasted corn and other traditional items.
- In ceremonies: houses use it in preparations for initiations and other religious work.
How much to use and how to present it depends on your house, so follow what your godparent or olorisha teaches you.
Why buy it from El Viejo Lázaro?
We've supplied Miami's religious community since 2003, and we keep the ingredients practitioners need for the Warriors in stock year round. If you're putting together a full set of offerings, you'll find palm oil, smoked fish and toasted corn in our store too.
Frequently asked questions
What is jutía ahumada?
It's smoked jutía, a small Cuban rodent that's dried and smoked. It's a traditional offering for the Warriors in Santería.
Which Orishas eat jutía?
Smoked jutía is mostly offered to Elegguá, Ogún and Ochosi. Your godparent can tell you when and how it's used in your house.
How much do I get?
Each order is one pound. If you need more, just increase the quantity.
Can I pick it up in store?
Yes. You can visit us at 5800 W Flagler St in Miami or order online for shipping.
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