CUBAN CHRISTMAS EVE "PIG" / LECHON ASADO
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 2 recipes Cuban Mojo (recipe follows)1. Using the tip of a sharp paring knife, make shallow slits in both the skin and meat sides of the ham, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart. Set aside while you prepare the marinade.2. Combine the garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, and pepper in a mortar and pound to a smooth paste with the pestle, then work in 1 cup of the juice and the oil. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, combine all these ingredients in a blender. Rub this mixture all over the ham, forcing it into the slits. Place the ham in a large plastic bag (such as a garbage bag) with the remaining 1 cup juice, the sherry, onions, and bay leaves. Marinate overnight or even up to 48 hours, turning several times.3. Set up the grill for indirect grilling, placing a drip pan in the center, and preheat to high. When ready to cook, place the ham, meat side down, on the hot grate over the drip pan and cover the grill.4. Cook the ham until the skin is well browned and very crisp and the meat is fork-tender. When tested with an instant-read meat thermometer, the internal temperature should register about 190°F. (Cubans like their pork more well done than we do.) If using charcoal, add 10 to 12 fresh coals per side after each hour of cooking. The whole process will take 6 to 8 hours. If the skin browns too much, drape a sheet of aluminum foil loosely over it.5. Transfer the ham to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes. Cut the meat off the bone and chop with a cleaver or thinly slice (be sure to include a little skin). Splash the meat with the Cuban Mojo and serve immediately.Serves 16 to 20Note: You can also prepare a pork loin (2 to 3 pounds) or shoulder (4 to 6 pounds) the same way. You'd need only half as much marinade, and the cooking time would be 4 to 6 hours for the pork shoulder, 1 to 2 hours for the loin.
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Chima Eke
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but this dish was surprisingly good! The pork was cooked perfectly, and the mojo sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again for my family.
Malik All viber
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The pork is so tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again for my next Cuban feast.
Pawan Singh
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out perfectly. The pork is always so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce is the perfect complement. This is a great recipe for a party or a special occasion.
Daniel Grandinetti
[email protected]This is the best lechon asado recipe I've ever tried! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Urziey soeft Camie bwoy
[email protected]I'm a Cuban-American, and this recipe is very close to the one my grandmother used to make. The pork was so flavorful and juicy, and the mojo sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for my family.
Husna Mohd Talha
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again soon.
John Hogge
[email protected]I made this dish for my family for Christmas Eve, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the pork and the mojo sauce. I will definitely be making this again next year.
ABDUL KAREEM
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. The pork was cooked evenly throughout, and the mojo sauce was flavorful and tangy. This is a great recipe for a party or a special occasion.
ESTELA APOR
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The pork was so juicy and tender, and the mojo sauce was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Virginija Kampo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this dish was amazing! The combination of flavors was incredible, and the meat was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
MD Jannatul Nayem
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.