MEXICAN CHRISTMAS ROAST PORK
This traditional Mexican recipe for roast leg of pork is a festive Christmas centerpiece that's a beautiful alternative to ham or turkey. Enjoy at Christmas or for any special occasion!
Provided by Anamaria
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 12h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pierce pork with a sharp knife, making several slits all over the top of the leg; place into a large bowl.
- Combine 1 cup cider, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour over pork. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 6 hours to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove pork leg from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
- Transfer pork leg to a roasting pan, reserving juices that have collected in the bowl. Mix pineapple juice into the bowl; pour over the pork. Insert almonds and prunes into the slits on top and in the center of the pork. Inject some of the remaining cider into the pork using a baster. Pour any remaining cider on top. Rub lard over the top of the pork and cover with pineapple slices. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 5 to 6 hours. Remove foil and bake until browned, about 30 minutes more. Remove from oven, cover with foil, and let sit for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 124.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 47.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1477.2 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
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Correen Denman
[email protected]This is the best pork roast recipe I have ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Shahiudl
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pork is always moist and tender, and the sauce is flavorful. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Akhil Rashid
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
jacket man
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I like to serve it with rice and vegetables.
Mena Lewis
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The pork is always moist and tender, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with rice and beans.
Chiddy Panther
[email protected]This is my new favorite pork roast recipe. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
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[email protected]I made this recipe for my Christmas party and it was a huge success! The pork was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Md Anwar Hossen
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a special occasion. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.
Pandu Fortune
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to make a delicious and festive pork roast. The pork was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ravennn
[email protected]This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Lovely Hero Hilal
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The pork is always moist and tender, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Frankie Sowers
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I like to serve it with rice and beans.
Jolene Jones
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family on Christmas Eve and it was a huge hit! The pork was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Rajon Tansal
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Christmas dinner. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always moist and tender, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Taniya Begum
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to serve it with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Jasmine Taylor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out perfectly. The meat was moist and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.
Hasher Hasher
[email protected]This is the best pork roast recipe I have ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ruben Tamang
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends on Christmas Eve and they all raved about it. The pork was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
armine topchyan
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my Christmas party! The pork was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a festive and delicious dish.
Nicole Cordova
[email protected]My family loved this dish! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The pork was moist and tender, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.