Crisp Roast Pork Recipe

Name: Crisp Roast Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cumin; 1 tablespoon peppercorn; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 12 garlic cloves; salt, to taste; 8 lbs picnic pork shoulder (bone-in skin-on* must*); 1 cup fresh orange juice; ½ cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1
["Toast cumin & peppercorns in skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes.", "Transfer to small food processor along with oregano, cayenne, garlic, and 1T salt process to paste.", "Cut about 25- 1 1/2"" wide slits in the pork about 1"" deep.", "Rub garlic paste all over pork, pressing it into slits.", "Transfer port to a roasting pan.", "Whisk together orange juice, lime juice, oil, and 2T salt in a bowl, pour over pork.", "Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally for 18-24 hours.", "Remove pork from refrigerator 2 hours before you are ready to roast it allowing it to come to room temperature.", "Heat oven to 325 degrees.", "Roast, basting every 30 minutes until meat thermometer inserted in thickest park of pork registers 160 degrees, about 3 hours total.", "Add 1 cup water to pan when liquid evaporates, cover loosely with tin foil if skin gets too dark.", "Let rest for 15 minutes, then carve."]

2795

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

118

Carbs

266

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cumin, 1 tablespoon peppercorn, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, and more.

Yes, Crisp Roast Pork falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Crisp Roast Pork

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