LECHON A LA CRIOLLA (CUBAN STYLE PORK A LA CRIOLLA)

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Lechon a La Criolla (Cuban Style Pork a La Criolla) image

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

1 whole pork, 3 kg, cut in pieces
1 cup sour orange juice (or a mix of orange and lemon juice)
1 big onion, finely chopped
10 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

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 350ยบ 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

The Dream Helper
[email protected]

Overall, this is a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Shaon
[email protected]

This 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
[email protected]

I'm a vegetarian, but I still enjoyed this dish. I used tofu instead of pork, and it was delicious.


Zubair Hanif
[email protected]

This 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
[email protected]

I served this dish with black beans and rice, and it was a perfect combination.


bahar islam
[email protected]

I made this dish in a slow cooker, and it came out perfect. The pork was so tender, it melted in my mouth.


Robby Mitchell
[email protected]

I used a different cut of pork than the recipe called for, and it still turned out great. This dish is very forgiving.


Nazanin Sarwari
[email protected]

This 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
[email protected]

I'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
[email protected]

I made this dish for my Cuban grandmother, and she said it was the best lechon a la criolla she's ever had.


Mani Amir
[email protected]

This is the best Cuban pork recipe I've ever tried. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredible.


Rass baby Akanyirege
[email protected]

I'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
[email protected]

I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hdhdhd Shsbsb
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mr BilalKhan
[email protected]

I 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
[email protected]

This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.