PIERNA ASADA A LA CRIOLLA--CUBAN PORK ROAST

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A Cuban recipe for pork roast featuring orange juice and garlic.Prep time is marinating time. Found online for ZWT 5.

Provided by Mami J

Categories     Pork

Time 12h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 lb) pork butt
1 head garlic, minced
3/4 cup sour orange juice (can use 1/2 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup lime juice)
1 tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons salt
2 large onions, sliced thickly into rings (1 lb total)

Steps:

  • Rinse pork roast and pat dry. With the tip of a small knife, prick all over roast, lightly. Place on glass or ceramic baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine orange juice with garlic, the salt and spices.Cover roast with this mixture. Layer the onion rings on top of roast.
  • Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and marinate roast in the refrigerator overnight, at least 8 hours.
  • Remove roast from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place roast in oven (remove plastic wrap) and roast for 4 hours, approximately, or until internal temperature reaches 185Fdegrees. Baste occasionally with pan juices. (Cover with foil is roast begins to brown too quickly).
  • Let roast rest, loosely covered, for 15 minutes before carving.

Cookie Burp
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I'm always looking for new pork roast recipes. This one looks like a keeper.


Lana Woolsey
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my family this weekend.


JULIAN DOYLE
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Rihila Begum
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.


SUMON Md
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I'm not usually a fan of pork roast, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so tender and flavorful.


Rabbi Ali
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


MD BILAL MIA
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This is now my go-to recipe for pork roast. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Fakher Alam
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Teddy Bearr
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Amazing flavor!


Ff Ff
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Borhan Uddin
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The flavors in this dish are incredible! The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Roshani Gautam
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This was my first time making pierna asada and it was a success! The pork was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Bongani Mgojo
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The pork is always moist and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with rice and beans.


Malik Shahzaib Ali Drigh
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This Cuban pork roast recipe was a hit with my family! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.