Mexican Roast Pork Recipe

Name: Mexican Roast Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 8-pound whole fresh pork shoulder, boned; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 3/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons dried oregano, crumbled; 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon Goya adobo seasoning; 1 teaspoon Goya Sazon with Coriander and Annato; 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

One 8-pound whole fresh pork shoulder, boned
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white vinegar
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons dried oregano, crumbled
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon Goya adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon Goya Sazon with Coriander and Annato
1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

1
Set the pork on a work surface.
2
Using a small, sharp knife, make 1-inch-long slashes in the skin, about 2 inches apart.
3
Rub the garlic into the slashes and along the underside of the pork.
4
In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine the vinegar with the lime, grapefruit and orange juices, oregano, pepper, adobo seasoning and Sazon.
5
Stir in the green pepper and onion, then add the pork, skin side up.
6
Refrigerate overnight, turning the meat once or twice.
7
Bring to room temperature before cooking.
8
Preheat the oven to 400.
9
Transfer the pork and its marinade to a roasting pan.
10
Cover with foil and roast for about 3 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
11
Let cool in the liquid.
12
Transfer the pork to a cutting board and discard the skin and fat.
13
Strain the pan juices into a glass measure and skim off the fat.
14
Slice or shred the meat before serving.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 8-pound whole fresh pork shoulder, boned, 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 3/4 cup fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Mexican Roast Pork 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.

Mexican Roast Pork

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