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

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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

barbara rupp
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This recipe is a must-try! The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is tangy and flavorful.


Alex Alamin Chowdhury
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I made this dish for my family and they couldn't get enough of it. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Bafana Phutha
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the tender pork and the flavorful sauce.


MD Motaleb Islam
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Amazing recipe! The pork was juicy and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again and again.


Bclasher 031
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've never had Cuban-style pork before but now it's one of my favorites.


Omowumi adeola
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Easy and flavorful! I'm not a great cook but this recipe turned out perfectly. My friends were impressed and asked for the recipe.


Habib Ali
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Delicious! This pork dish is a great way to add some variety to your meals. The flavors are bold and the meat is tender.


Stephen Whitefield
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This Cuban-style pork is a winner! It's easy to make and the results are incredibly tasty. Highly recommend trying it out.


Kanyike Paul
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Absolutely loved this dish! The combination of spices and herbs created a wonderful flavor profile that complemented the pork perfectly.


Zeynab sheeq Nuur
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious. Will definitely be making this again.


Wiedaad Hendricks
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I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out amazing. It's a crowd-pleaser and perfect for special occasions.


Vimsen Adhikari
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The pork was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, while the sauce was rich and flavorful. Highly recommend!


Olorato Bw
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I followed the recipe to the letter and the result was spectacular! My family loved it and couldn't stop raving about how delicious it was.


Saraznik
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This Cuban-style pork dish is a true delight! The flavors of the sofrito, the tender pork, and the hint of citrus create a tantalizing combination that will leave you craving for more.