Lechón Asado – a delicious recipe with Garlic, Oregano, Ground Cumin, Onion, Orange Juice, Black ground Pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
*Note: Sour Oranges are a special fruit you can get from many Hispanic markets or some produce sections. If you can't mix 1/2 orange juice with 1/2 lemon juice or look for Goya naranja agria
2
Perforate Pork leg several times with a sharp knife to the bone, set aside in a sufficiently large roasting pan.
3
Pound the garlic to remove all the cloves and mince it.
4
In a bowl add minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin and sour orange juice. Mix together.
5
Push the mixture of garlic and spices into the perforations in the pork and pour the reamainder over the pork.
6
Peel and slice the onion and cover the pork leg with the slices.
7
Cover the pork with foil or cling wrap and allow to sit in refrigerator for a minimum of 12 hours, overnight or longer.
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All above can be done a day ahead.
9
Preheat oven to 325F and bake pork on a center rack for 4 hours or until internal temperature is 170 degrees.
2533
kcal
Calories
127
g
Fat
75
g
Carbs
258
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 pounds Pork Leg - Bone in, 1 head Garlic, 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano, 1 teaspoon Dried Ground Cumin, and more.
Yes, Lechón Asado falls under the General 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.
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