Cuban Pork Roast Recipe

Name: Cuban Pork Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic; 4 scallions, with tops minced; 12 cup pine nuts; 1 jalapeno, seeded,minced; 2 cups minced fresh cilantro leaves; 23 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 13 cup kalamata olive, pitted and minced; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 lbs boneless pork loin roast; 12 cup fresh grapefruit juice; 12 cup fresh orange juice; 12 cup fresh lime juice; 12 cup hot pepper jelly

Servings: persons

6 cloves garlic
4 scallions, with tops minced
12 cup pine nuts
1 jalapeno, seeded,minced
2 cups minced fresh cilantro leaves
23 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
13 cup kalamata olive, pitted and minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 lbs boneless pork loin roast
12 cup fresh grapefruit juice
12 cup fresh orange juice
12 cup fresh lime juice
12 cup hot pepper jelly

1
Combine the garlic, scallions, pine nuts, jalapeno and cilantro in a food processor and process to a thick paste.
2
Add the olive oil gradually, processing constantly.
3
Combine with the lime juice, olives, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
4
Unroll the roast if it has been tied and spread with 2/3 of the cilantro paste.
5
Reroll the roast and tie with string.
6
Make shallow incisions over the surface of the roast with the tip of a sharp knife.
7
Place in a shallow dish.
8
Stir the grapefruit juice, orange juice and lime juice into the remaining cilantro paste.
9
Pour over the roast.
10
Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 24 hours, turning occasionally.
11
Preheat oven to 375F.
12
Drain the roast, reserving the marinade.
13
Place the roast in a roasting pan.
14
Roast for 1 3/4 hours, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.
15
Brush the roast with the pepper jelly and roast for 15 minutes longer or until done to taste.
16
Remove the roast to a platter and let stand for 10 minutes.
17
Cut into 1/2-inch slices and serve.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cloves garlic, 4 scallions, with tops minced, 12 cup pine nuts, 1 jalapeno, seeded,minced, and more.

Yes, Cuban Pork Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban Pork Roast

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