Roast Pork Puertoricano Recipe

Name: Roast Pork Puertoricano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 orange, zest of, grated; ¼ cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (discard most of the seeds); 4 garlic cloves, chopped roughly; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; 1 lb pork tenderloin

Servings: persons

1
Combine all of the ingredients in a big covered dish or a gallon-size plastic storage bag.
2
Try to squeeze out all the air.
3
Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours but if possible overnight.
4
Turn the meat/bag a few time.
5
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
6
Add the meat to a roasting pan and add all of the marinade.
7
Roast at this temperature for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 degrees and roast until a thermometer shows you that the pork is 165 degrees.
8
About 20 minutes.
9
Don't overcook or it will dry out.
10
Let stand for 5 minutes before you cut the roast.

564

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 orange, zest of, grated, ¼ cup orange juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (discard most of the seeds), and more.

Yes, Roast Pork Puertoricano 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roast Pork Puertoricano

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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