LECHÓN ASADO -- ROAST PORK CUBAN-STYLE
Steps:
- Mash the garlic, salt, and peppercorns together with a mortar and pestle. Add dried oregano, onion, and the sour orange to make a mash -- mix thoroughly. Heat the olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan until hot, but NOT deep frying hot! We're looking for something in the neighborhood of 220 degrees F. Remove the saucepan from the heat source. Carefully add the mash to the hot oil and whisk gently. Let cool. Pierce the pork as many times as you can with a sharp knife or fork. Pour garlic mixture (save a little for roasting) over pork, cover and let sit in refrigerator for 2-3 hours or preferably overnight. To roast in the oven, preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place the fresh ham or pork shoulder, fattest side up, in an open roasting pan. Place pan in oven and reduce temperature to 225 degrees F. Spoon extra marinade over the roast occasionally as it cooks. Using a meat thermometer, roast should be removed from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 195 degrees F. -- for fork tender, "pulled-pork" quality. (If you want a roast you can slice, remove when the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.) Immediately cover with foil and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Sk SaMiR Rj
s-sk@gmail.comI've made this lechón asado several times, and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Anime Kid
ak3@gmail.comThis lechón asado was a huge disappointment. The pork was dry and tough, and the mojo sauce was bland. I don't recommend this recipe.
Rabeya Jannat098
r_jannat09829@hotmail.comI made this lechón asado for my family, and they all loved it! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
J. Langford
langford_j@gmail.comThis lechón asado was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll try making it again with less adobo next time.
Oamogetswe Brian Loke Berries
boamogetswe@yahoo.comI've been looking for a good lechón asado recipe, and this one is perfect! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Asad Ijaz
ijaz.a@yahoo.comThis lechón asado was so easy to make, and it turned out so delicious! I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.
Albert Visser
visser91@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my lechón asado didn't turn out as tender as I hoped. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Michael Stewart
michael-s33@yahoo.comThis lechón asado was a bit too dry for my taste, but the mojo sauce was delicious. I'll try making it again with a different cut of pork.
sr samim
s@gmail.comI love this recipe! The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce is perfect. I've made this lechón asado several times, and it's always a hit.
Shalina Malla
mallashalina@yahoo.comThis lechón asado was amazing! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Lil Trapper
t.lil@hotmail.frI made this lechón asado for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rafiq Iasi
r.iasi78@gmail.comThis was my first time making lechón asado, and it turned out great! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gerald Abrams
a.g@aol.comI've made this lechón asado a few times now, and it's always a winner. The pork is always moist and juicy, and the mojo sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Gemechis bahiru
bahiru.g@gmail.comThis lechón asado was a huge hit at our party! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect complement. We'll definitely be making this again soon.