Best 9 Cuban Pork Roast I Recipes

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In the vibrant culinary landscape of Cuban cuisine, the Cuban Pork Roast stands as a testament to the country's rich flavors and culinary heritage. This delectable dish, known locally as "Cerdo Asado a la Cubana," is a slow-roasted pork shoulder infused with an aromatic blend of spices and herbs, capturing the essence of Cuban home cooking. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the diverse Cuban pork roast recipes featured in this article. From the classic Cuban Pork Roast with its tantalizing marinade, to the mouthwatering Cuban Pork Roast with Mojo Sauce, each recipe brings a unique twist to this traditional dish. Embark on a taste adventure as we uncover the secrets behind this succulent pork roast, its history, cultural significance, and the culinary techniques that make it a beloved dish in Cuban households and beyond.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CUBAN PORK ROAST I



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Black beans and rice are the logical accompaniment to this hearty pork roast. A salad of orange slices, red onion and arugula dressed with a tangy cilantro vinaigrette would be refreshing. If there are any leftovers, make media noches, the Cuban sandwiches that are made with Swiss cheese, ham and toasted egg bread in addition to roast pork.

Provided by Ann

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
⅓ cup orange juice
⅓ cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and tied

Steps:

  • Heat a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and peppercorns to the pan; stir constantly until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Cool.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, crush toasted spices with garlic, salt, and oregano to make a paste. You can also do this in the small bowl of a food processor. Transfer to a small bowl, and stir in orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, sherry, and olive oil.
  • Place the pork in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour citrus marinade over meat, and seal. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning the bag over occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Transfer pork and marinade to a roasting pan, and place in the oven. Roast for about 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan juices occasionally, or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Add small amounts of water to the pan if it dries out. Transfer the pork to a carving board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes. Carve, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Fat 49.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 796.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

AUTHENTIC CUBAN PORK ROAST



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Provided by Coco and Ash

Categories     dinner     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 11

10-15 pound bone-in pork butt ((give or take a pound))
1/2 cup olive oil
cloves from 2 whole heads of garlic peeled
1/3 cup sour orange juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice ((about 1 large naval orange))
3/4 cup fresh lime juice ((about 8 limes))
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup fresh packed cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients (except the pork) in a food processor or blender and blend until completely liquified.
  • Line a roasting pan with foil and place the roasting rack in the pan. Place the pork, skin side down on the roasting rack. Add 2 cups of water to the bottom of the roasting pan.
  • Using a meat injector, inject all of the marinade into the pork.Try not to puncture the skin underneath. I like to go in from the side to make sure I'm not puncturing the skin. Just try to inject as many spots as you can to really get the marinade throughout the entire pork. (If you feel like you've maxed out on the inside of the pork, just take any left over marinade and rub it all over the outside of the pork)
  • Cover the pork with foil as tightly as you can to create a seal. Refrigerate overnight or at least for 6 hours. (I prefer overnight but 6 hours will do if you're shorter on time.)
  • After marinating, heat your oven to 275. Once heated, add the covered pork and cook for 7 hours.
  • After the 7 hours, uncover the pork. It should be falling off the bone easily at this point. You can pull at it with a fork to check.
  • Keeping the pork uncovered, set your oven to broil. Broil the top of the pork for about 5 minutes or until it has a nice golden brown color. Using oven mitts and tongs, carefully turn the pork skin side up, and broil the skin side for another 5 minutes or until it's crispy on the top.
  • Let the pork rest for 15 minutes before shredding.

CUBAN-STYLE ROAST PORK SHOULDER WITH MOJO RECIPE



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Cuban mojo-marinated roast pork should be juicy, succulent, intensely porky, and melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Mains

Time 8h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Mojo:
8 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons (8g) ground cumin
2 teaspoons (8g) freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (about 1 small handful) minced fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup (120ml) fresh juice from 1 to 2 oranges (see Note)
1/4 cup (60ml) fresh juice from 3 to 4 limes (see Note)
1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
For the Pork and to Finish:
1 (6-8 pound; 3-3.5kg) boneless pork shoulder roast, rind removed
1/4 cup (about 1 small handful) finely chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons (about 3 very large pinches) finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
Lime wedges, for serving
Steamed rice, black beans , and maduros , for serving

Steps:

  • For the Mojo: Combine garlic, cumin, pepper, oregano, orange juice, lime juice, and olive oil in a large bowl and whisk. Season to taste generously with salt. Transfer half of mojo to a sealed container and reserve in refrigerator. Add pork to remaining mojo and turn to coat. If desired, transfer pork and marinade to a gallon-sized zipper-lock bag and refrigerate 2 hours or up to overnight before continuing.
  • For the Pork and to Finish: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place pork and juices on top and fold up foil, crimping to seal loosely but making sure that there is room for air to circulate inside. Place in oven and roast for 3 hours. Fold back foil, increase oven temperature to 325°F, and continue roasting, basting pork with pan juices occasionally, until pork shows almost no resistance when a metal skewer or knife is inserted into it and the surface is crackly and brown, 2 to 3 hours longer. Remove pork from oven and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour accumulated pork juices into a bowl and discard all except 1 cup. Add reserved mojo to pork drippings, along with fresh chopped mint and oregano. Whisk together and season to taste with salt.
  • Serve shredded pork, passing mint mojo and lime wedges on the side. Serve rice, beans, and plantains on the side. Reserve any leftovers for sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize Serves 6 to 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CUBAN-STYLE ROAST PORK



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Fragrant, savory, and succulent pork roast the whole family will love. Serve with cumin scented black beans, and mashed sweet potatoes.

Provided by Michele Kerr Fielding

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 2h48m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast

Steps:

  • Grind garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and coriander into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
  • Transfer half of the garlic and spice paste to a bowl; add lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Beat the mixture with a whisk until smooth.
  • Cut several inch-long, deep slits into the fatty side of the pork roast. Rub the reserved garlic paste into the slits.
  • Put rubbed roast into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Pour the liquid mixture over the roast, squeeze as much air from the bag as possible and seal; refrigerate, turning occasionally, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove pork roast from refrigerator, put into a roasting pan, and let warm at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roast pork in preheated oven for 30 minutes, reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and continue cooking until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 2 hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 170 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 539.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

PRESSURE COOKER GARLICKY CUBAN PORK



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This cumin-scented, garlic-laced pork is marinated with grapefruit, lime, and fresh oregano for a flavor that's earthy and garlicky, yet bright from the citrus. The meat itself is as tender as can be, falling to shreds with the touch of a fork. Serve it over rice, or tuck it into tortillas along with some salsa and avocado to create tacos. This is one of 10 recipes from Melissa Clark's "Dinner in an Instant: 75 Modern Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot" (Clarkson Potter, 2017). Melissa Clark's "Dinner in an Instant" is available everywhere books are sold. Order your copy today.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, cookbook exclusive, meat, one pot, roasts, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 garlic cloves
Juice of 1 grapefruit (about 2/3 cup)
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 4- to 5-pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 4 pieces
1 bay leaf
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving
Hot Sauce, for serving
Tortillas, for serving (optional)
Fresh tomato salsa, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a blender or mini food processor, combine the garlic, grapefruit juice, lime zest and juice, 2 tablespoons of the oil, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, and salt; process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl and add the pork and bay leaf; toss to combine. Marinate, covered, at room temperature for 1 hour (or refrigerate for up to 6 hours).
  • Using the sauté function set on high if available, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pressure cooker (or use a large skillet). Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and shake the meat to remove any excess liquid. Cook until it is browned on all sides, about 12 minutes (you will need to do this in batches, transferring the browned pork pieces to a plate as you go).
  • When all the pork is browned, return the pieces to the pot along with any juices from the plate. (If you used a skillet, add 1 tablespoon water and use a wooden spoon to scrape the skillet well to include all the browned bits stuck to the bottom.) Add the reserved marinade to the pot. Cover and cook on high pressure for 80 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Remove the pork from the cooking liquid (jus). Taste the jus, and if it seems bland or too thin, boil it down either in the pressure cooker on the sauté setting or in a separate pot on the stove until it thickens slightly and intensifies in flavor, 7 to 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and add a bit of salt if necessary. If you'd like to degrease the jus, use a fat separator to do so, or just let the jus settle and spoon the fat off the top.
  • Shred the meat, using your hands or two forks. Toss the meat with the jus to taste (be generous-1 1/2 to 2 cups should do it), and serve with cilantro, lime wedges, and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 548 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CUBAN PORK ROAST



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A citrus and spice marinade seasons this moist, tender roast. "The pork is flavorful but mild, so everyone likes it," says Virginia Cronk of Little Torch Key, Florida. "You can serve it Cuban-style with black beans and rice, or make a traditional Cuban sandwich of pork, ham, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, mustard, mayonnaise and dill pickle." -Virginia Cronk, Little Torch Key, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup lime juice
1 cup orange juice
10 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
4 bay leaves
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork roast. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from pork. Place roast in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour reserved marinade over the roast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; baste with pan drippings. Bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Discard bay leaves. Let roast stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUBAN PORK ROAST



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Adding Cuban-style appeal to roast pork is as easy as letting it sit a spell in a marinade made with citrusy juices, dry sherry and ground cumin.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 12h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pork shoulder or leg (5 lb.), excess fat removed
1 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
6 cloves garlic, peeled, sliced

Steps:

  • Pierce meat all over with tip of sharp knife. Place in large non-reactive bowl.
  • Mix dressing, fruit juices, sherry and cumin in large bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup dressing mixture; pour remaining dressing mixture over meat. Add onions and garlic; cover bowl. Refrigerate several hours or overnight to marinate.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Pat meat dry, then place in foil-lined roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of meat, being careful to not touch bone with thermometer. Bake 1 hour or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Pour reserved dressing mixture over meat; cover loosely with foil. Bake 3 hours or until thermometer registers 180°F, basting frequently with pan juices and removing foil for the last 30 min. of baking time. Let stand 15 min. before slicing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

CUBAN ROAST PULLED PORK



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This is a recipe I found in my "The Complete Meat Cookbook" by Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly that I combined with a recipe posted by Closetcooking,com. Posting for ZWT event so untried by me, but sounds like something we would enjoy. Depending on the type of roast you use, servings will vary, but I put 6-8 based on a small roast. Times don't include overnight marinating time.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Pork

Time 5h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 -5 lbs pork shoulder (or large Boston Butt Roast with bone in, skin on)
2 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 cup dark rum
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon oregano, dried (or 1 tbl fresh)
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup chicken stock (or water)

Steps:

  • Directions (Oven Version with Crackling):.
  • Puree the garlic, onion, orange juice, lime juice, rum, olive oil, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender, place 2/3 of the mixture into a large sealable bag with the pork and marinate in the fridge overnight.
  • Pull the pork out of the fridge 1 hour before roasting, take it out of the bag, set it with its skin side up, wipe the skin dry and let sit for 1 hour.
  • Score the skin in 1/2 inch intervals and rub salt generously into the skin.
  • Place the pork in a roasting pan, skin side up, roast in a preheated 450F oven for 20 minutes or until the skin has become crackling, ie it has become golden, hardened and crispy.
  • Reduce the heat to 325F and roast until the pork reaches 170F for slicing or 195F for shredding, about 2-3 hours or 4-6 hours respectively. If the skin starts to get too dark tent it loosely with foil without folding the edges over to prevent steaming.
  • Let the pork rest for 15 minutes, remove crackling and cut into small pieces, discard any extra fat and then slice or shred the pork. Remove the fat from the juices and serve with sliced pork or mix into shredded pork.
  • Meanwhile heat 2 tablespoons of the juices from the roasting pan in a pan over medium-high heat, add the onion and saute until tender and caramelized, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Serve the pork with the caramelized onions and remaining mojo.
  • Directions (Slow Cooker Version):.
  • Puree the garlic, onion, orange juice, lime juice, rum, olive oil, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender, place 2/3 of the mixture into a large sealable bag with the pork and marinate in the fridge overnight.
  • Place the pork in a slow cooker/crock-pot with the skin side up along with the marinade and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Let the pork rest for 15 minutes, discard the fat layer and then shred the pork.
  • Meanwhile heat 2 tablespoons of the juices from the slow cooker/crock-pot in a pan over medium-high heat, add the onion and saute until tender and caramelized, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Serve the pork with the caramelized onions and remaining mojo.
  • Tip: Mix some mojo into the pork after pulling it; man is that mojo ever good! Make sure to make enough pork to make Cuban Sandwiches with leftovers!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.2, Fat 61.9, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 215.9, Sodium 1032.8, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 54

CUBAN ROAST PORK



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Make and share this Cuban Roast Pork recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crabbycakes

Categories     Pork

Time P1DT5h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 -6 lbs pork roast, shoulder, sirloin
3 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon oregano, ground
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt, to taste
1 large onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Trim fat from roast, if any.
  • With a sharp knife, cut tiny holes in roast and insert slivers of garlic.
  • In large plastic bag, place remaining ingredients.
  • Shake to mix well.
  • Place pork roast in bag.
  • Place in refrigerator, at least overnight.
  • Remove roast from marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Place in covered baking pan and cook for 5-6 hours.
  • Turn once during baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 260.8, Sodium 1384.5, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 83.8

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful cut of pork, such as pork shoulder or pork butt. These cuts have a lot of marbling, which will help keep the pork moist and tender during cooking.
  • Make sure to brown the pork on all sides before roasting. This will help develop a nice crust and flavor.
  • Use a flavorful marinade or rub to infuse the pork with flavor. Some popular Cuban marinades and rubs include mojo sauce, garlic, oregano, and cumin.
  • Roast the pork at a low temperature for a long period of time. This will help ensure that the pork is cooked through and tender.
  • Serve the pork with traditional Cuban sides, such as black beans and rice, plantains, or yuca.

Conclusion:

Cuban pork roast is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of flavorful pork, tangy marinade, and tender texture makes this dish a winner. Serve it with your favorite Cuban sides and enjoy!

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