Roast Fresh Ham with Chayote Recipe

Name: Roast Fresh Ham with Chayote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fresh pork shoulder, 4 to 5 pounds; 6 to 8 cloves garlic; 1 small white onion; 1 small bunch parsley; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 pounds chayote (merleton)

Servings: persons

1 fresh pork shoulder, 4 to 5 pounds
6 to 8 cloves garlic
1 small white onion
1 small bunch parsley
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/4 cup dark rum
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds chayote (merleton)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Trim the excess fat from the pork shoulder.
3
In the bowl of a food processor combine the garlic, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, rum, sugar and lime juice.
4
Process until finely chopped and drizzle in olive oil.
5
Generously rub the pork with the marinade and marinate overnight of for several hours.
6
Reserve any remaining marinade for later.
7
Peel the chayote and slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
8
Brush with any remaining marinade.
9
Preheat a heavy roasting pan.
10
Add several tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan and place the roast, with the chayote into the pan.
11
Roast for 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees.
12
Brush with any remaining marinade while the roast is cooking.
13
Remove from the oven and rest for 20 minutes before carving.
14
Serve with the chayote and green beans.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fresh pork shoulder, 4 to 5 pounds, 6 to 8 cloves garlic, 1 small white onion, 1 small bunch parsley, and more.

Yes, Roast Fresh Ham with Chayote 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.

Roast Fresh Ham with Chayote

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