CUBAN STYLE PORK ROAST WITH MOJO CRIOLLO AKA LECHON ASADO CON MOJO
This a traditional Cuban dish. It is probably the ONLY dish that when I cook it, I get really nostalgic. The minute I put it into the oven, I can smell every infused spice throughout the cooking process. Not only is this delicious, it is also one of the most economical cuts of meat money can buy. With left overs I can make...
Provided by R C
Categories Roasts
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. THE NIGHT BEFORE: For the Mojo: You will need a large bowl. In a large bowl, pour the sour orange juice or lime juice, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and sliced onion into the bowl and stir.
- 2. Mix the mojo ingredients and let sit for 30 minutes.
- 3. Prepare pork leg by piercing pork with a sharp knife. Place pork leg, fat side up in large pan. Pour Mojo over and around pork, cover in aluminum foil, and let sit in refrigerator overnight. Reserve some of the mojo for basting.
- 4. DAY OF ROASTING: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- 5. Place the pork in a large open roasting pan with all the Mojo juices. With a large spoon, pour the juices all over the pork.
- 6. Place the pan in the oven and reduce the temperature to 225 degrees F.
- 7. Check pork occasionally and pour Mojo on sides over the roast pork with spoon.
- 8. Using a meat thermometer, check the internal temperature, when it reaches about 195 degrees F, remove the pork from the oven.The outer skin should be a golden brown and crunchy. Place pork in a large serving pan and cover with aluminum foil. Wait a few minutes to let cool down, then either slice or fork shred and serve. Enjoy!
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Hermet hat
[email protected]I made this pork roast for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo criollo was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
M Kaif Abdul qadar
[email protected]This pork roast was amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the mojo criollo was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Peterson Laurent
[email protected]I've tried many Cuban-style pork roast recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo criollo was the perfect finishing touch.
Tarek Rahoman
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork roast was so moist and juicy, and the mojo criollo was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Oladimeji Olayinka
[email protected]I made this pork roast for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the meat was cooked perfectly.
MD Shakib Cnodworey
[email protected]This is the best Cuban-style pork roast I've ever had! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo criollo was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.