Lechón Asado -- Roast Pork Cuban-Style Recipe

Name: Lechón Asado -- Roast Pork Cuban-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Prep time:; Cook time: 4 to 8 hours; Total time:; Yield: 8 servings; INGREDIENTS:; 6-pound fresh ham or pork shoulder roast; 20 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 and 1/2 cups sour orange juice (If you can't get sour orange juice in your area, use two parts orange to one part lemon and one part lime); 1 cup onion, minced; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 and 1/2 cups olive oil

Servings: persons

Prep time:
Cook time: 4 to 8 hours
Total time:
Yield: 8 servings
INGREDIENTS:
6-pound fresh ham or pork shoulder roast
20 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 and 1/2 cups sour orange juice (If you can't get sour orange juice in your area, use two parts orange to one part lemon and one part lime)
1 cup onion, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 and 1/2 cups olive oil

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["Mash the garlic, salt, and peppercorns together with a mortar and pestle.", "Add dried oregano, onion, and the sour orange to make a mash -- mix thoroughly.", "", "Heat the olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan until hot, but NOT deep frying hot! We're looking for something in the neighborhood of 220 degrees F. Remove the saucepan from the heat source. Carefully add the mash to the hot oil and whisk gently. Let cool.", "", "Pierce the pork as many times as you can with a sharp knife or fork.", "", "Pour garlic mixture (save a little for roasting) over pork, cover and let sit in refrigerator for 2-3 hours or preferably overnight.", "", "To roast in the oven, preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place the fresh ham or pork shoulder, fattest side up, in an open roasting pan. Place pan in oven and reduce temperature to 225 degrees F. Spoon extra marinade over the roast occasionally as it cooks. Using a meat thermometer, roast should be removed from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 195 degrees F. -- for fork tender, ""pulled-pork"" quality. (If you want a roast you can slice, remove when the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.)", "", "Immediately cover with foil and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving."]

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Prep time:, Cook time: 4 to 8 hours, Total time:, Yield: 8 servings, and more.

Yes, Lechón Asado -- Roast Pork Cuban-Style 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.

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Lechón Asado -- Roast Pork Cuban-Style

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