Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 7h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- For the pork marinade: Rinse the pork with warm water and place on a half-sheet pan preferably 1 to 2 inches deep. Carefully stab 8 to 10 slits with the tip of a chef's knife in different areas of the meat. (Note: If you are using a pork shoulder instead, cut under the thick cap of fat using a fillet knife, cutting while pulling the fat out of the way to one side, revealing the meat; do not remove the layer of fat, just detach it to make way for stabbing slits with your knife.) Using your hands, fill all the slits with garlic cloves, pressing them down into each slit. Add salt and pepper and spread evenly. Pour lemon and lime juices over the pork. Add the achiote, coriander and oregano. Using your hands, massage and spread evenly. Pour the olive oil and spread evenly. Let the pork rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
- For the blending ingredients: Add the onions, basil, olives, olive oil, green onions, green peppers, lemon, red pepper, yellow pepper and 2 quarts water to a blender. Blend until thick. Set aside.
- For the mojo marinade: Stir together the achiote, lemon and lime juices, olive oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper and orange slices in a bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Transfer the pork to a deeper roasting pan, preferably 4 inches deep. Add the blending mixture by pouring it evenly over the pork. Now pour the mojo marinate evenly over the pork. Add water, making sure to pour on the sides of the pan and not on top of the pork, and fill at least two-thirds of the way. Cover the pork with foil, sealing tight, and place in the oven. Roast 3 1/2 hours, then remove the foil and turn the oven up to 425 degrees F. Continue to roast for an additional hour.
- Serve hot with your favorite rice and beans.
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Naya Tufan50
[email protected]This was the best lechon I have ever had! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the crispy skin was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.
sikder Adnan
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.
Sabir Lajpal
[email protected]This was the best lechon I have ever had! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the crispy skin was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.
Yomna Zizo
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.
Girya Rani
[email protected]This was the best lechon I have ever had! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the crispy skin was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.
Sobia Naz
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the pork and the crispy skin. I will definitely be making this again.
Samsul Huq
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.
daes daes
[email protected]This was the best lechon I have ever had! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the crispy skin was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.
Riaz Ahmad Hasan
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.
Osei James
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban
Jerome Jenkins
[email protected]This was the best lechon I have ever had! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the crispy skin was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.
Tariq Jatoi
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the pork and the crispy skin. I will definitely be making this again.
SK BEATS MUSiC
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Cuban dish.