Make and share this Lechon a La Criolla (Cuban Style Pork a La Criolla) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Cristobal
Categories Pork
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Eliminate grease excess from the pieces of pork.
- In a big refractory tray, season the pork with the sour orange juice, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
- Let marinade in the fridge for 12 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350º F.
- Take the pork out of the fridge two hours before putting it in the oven.
- Bake the pork in the marinade for 2 or 3 hours or until tender.
- Turn the pork from time to time so all sides get well cooked.
- Take out the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 390, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 0.9
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The Dream Helper
d59@hotmail.co.ukOverall, this is a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Shaon
shaon@gmail.comThis dish is a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I added a little sour cream to cool it down.
Saadi Saadi
s-s@gmail.comI'm a vegetarian, but I still enjoyed this dish. I used tofu instead of pork, and it was delicious.
Zubair Hanif
z.hanif@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. I had some leftover pork shoulder, and I used it to make this dish. It turned out amazing.
kshitiz chaudhary
k@yahoo.comI served this dish with black beans and rice, and it was a perfect combination.
bahar islam
bi4@aol.comI made this dish in a slow cooker, and it came out perfect. The pork was so tender, it melted in my mouth.
Robby Mitchell
m43@aol.comI used a different cut of pork than the recipe called for, and it still turned out great. This dish is very forgiving.
Nazanin Sarwari
sarwarin@hotmail.frThis dish is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive meal.
walkersky10 Lucas Horton
h62@aol.comI'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. The dish turned out great, and I'm so proud of myself.
Omar Graham
omar@hotmail.co.ukI made this dish for my Cuban grandmother, and she said it was the best lechon a la criolla she's ever had.
Mani Amir
m-amir53@yahoo.comThis is the best Cuban pork recipe I've ever tried. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredible.
Rass baby Akanyirege
r.akanyirege76@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of pork, but this dish changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.
Aman Jaan
aman@gmail.comI made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Hdhdhd Shsbsb
h-shsbsb@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mr BilalKhan
b.mr@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The pork was so moist and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Moha Manaa
m.manaa@gmail.comThis dish was absolutely delicious! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.