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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Arshad Warsi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pork was tender and juicy, and the mojo criollo sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Yonatal Amanual
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The pork was so flavorful and the mojo criollo sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Fizar Rahman
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the mojo criollo sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Surjo Chakma
[email protected]I've never had Cuban-style pork roast before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the mojo criollo sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Usher Johnpaul
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo criollo sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
ALI RAZA Prince
[email protected]I made this recipe for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. The pork was so flavorful and juicy, and the mojo criollo sauce was a big hit. I will definitely be making this again.
Mujahid Ansari Mujahid Ansari
[email protected]This was my first time making Cuban-style pork roast, and it turned out perfectly. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The pork was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the mojo criollo sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will
Zurah Nassimbwa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and moist, and the mojo criollo sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Cortaz Washington
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always juicy and flavorful, and the mojo criollo sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I highly recommend this recipe!
Sayed Noorullah Syed
[email protected]This Cuban-style pork roast was a hit at our dinner party! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo criollo sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.