Best 8 Roast Pork Cuba Libre Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Cuba with our tantalizing Roast Pork Cuba Libre recipe. This delectable dish showcases a succulent pork shoulder marinated in a zesty blend of citrus juices, herbs, and spices, then slow-roasted to perfection. The result is a tender, flavorful pork that will tantalize your taste buds. Alongside this main course, we also present a zesty Cuban Mojo Sauce, adding a burst of tangy citrus and garlic flavor to enhance the pork's richness. For a complete Cuban feast, try our authentic Cuban Black Beans and Coconut Rice recipes, which perfectly complement the pork with their distinct flavors and textures. And to quench your thirst, whip up a refreshing Cuba Libre cocktail, a harmonious blend of rum, lime, and cola that captures the spirit of Cuba.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JUICY CUBAN MOJO PORK ROAST (CHEF MOVIE RECIPE)



Juicy Cuban Mojo Pork Roast (Chef Movie recipe) image

This is the Mojo Marinated Roast Pork from the John Favreau movie "Chef". The recipe was created by rock star LA chef Roy Choi. The flavours of the marinade are classic Cuban, citrusy and strong. It infuses into the pork incredibly well. I made this with boneless pork shoulder because I made it specifically with the intention of using leftovers to make Cubanos (Cuban sandwiches) and boneless is easier to slice. But it can also be made with bone-in pork (add 0.5kg/1lb to the pork weight). This roast is extremely tender though is still suited to carving rather than "pulling apart" with tongs - though I also provide the cook times for a pulled Cuban pork option!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Pork     Roast

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup cilantro / coriander, (lightly packed)
1 tbsp orange zest
3/4 cup orange juice, (fresh)
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup mint leaves, (lightly packed)
8 garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, (packed (or 1/2 tbsp dried oregano))
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 lb / 2 kg pork shoulder / pork butt, (skinless and boneless (not loin or leg roast, will dry out))
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine Marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend until the herbs and garlic are finely chopped. Alternatively, you can finely chop/mince the garlic and herbs then mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Place in a large ziplock bag with the pork. Place in the fridge overnight (in a bowl, just to be safe).
  • Remove the pork from the Marinade and leave on counter for 1 hour (bring to room temp). Reserve the Marinade.
  • Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan).
  • Roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Base with pan juices.
  • Reduce heat to 190°C/375°F (170°C). Roast for another 1 1/2 - 2 hours, basting every half hour, until the internal temperature reaches 70°/160°F. At this temperature, the pork is cooked, still juicy, and carvable, as it is intended to be (Note 1)
  • Fall-apart tender alternative (not slicable, meat falls apart): Roast at 160°C/320°F (all oven types) for 3 1/2 hours, or until the meat can be easily shredded using 2 forks (check on side).
  • Remove from the oven and place on a plate, loosely covered with foil. Rest for 20 minutes before serving with the Mojo Sauce on the side. I decorated mine with pan fried slices of oranges and extra cilantro/coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 229 g, Calories 538 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Protein 31.3 g, Fat 44.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 356 mg, Sugar 2.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 31 g

ROAST PORK CUBA LIBRE



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A succulent roast pork using the ingredients of a Cuba Libre - rum, cola, and lime juice - in a brine of kosher salt, brown sugar and honey. The brine smells a little boozy, but the flavors are subtle and delicious! This brine works for other pork cuts, too, such as tenderloin or even thick pork chops, and meat can also be grilled (so cook time is approximate for that variable, and also according to which cut of meat used). Prep time is the brining time.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Roast

Time P2DT2h

Yield 1 small roast

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup dark rum (I like Myers)
1 1/2 cups cola
2 limes, juice of
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 small pork roast (3 lbs. or so)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except pork) until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Marinate pork, covered, for 2 days in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Roast marinated pork, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 325 degrees and roast, covered, for approximately and hour to an hour and a half more, or until done.

CUBAN PORK ROAST



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A citrus and spice marinade seasons this moist, tender roast. "The pork is flavorful but mild, so everyone likes it," says Virginia Cronk of Little Torch Key, Florida. "You can serve it Cuban-style with black beans and rice, or make a traditional Cuban sandwich of pork, ham, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, mustard, mayonnaise and dill pickle." -Virginia Cronk, Little Torch Key, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup lime juice
1 cup orange juice
10 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
4 bay leaves
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork roast. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from pork. Place roast in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour reserved marinade over the roast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; baste with pan drippings. Bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Discard bay leaves. Let roast stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUBAN PORK ROAST



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Adding Cuban-style appeal to roast pork is as easy as letting it sit a spell in a marinade made with citrusy juices, dry sherry and ground cumin.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 12h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pork shoulder or leg (5 lb.), excess fat removed
1 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
6 cloves garlic, peeled, sliced

Steps:

  • Pierce meat all over with tip of sharp knife. Place in large non-reactive bowl.
  • Mix dressing, fruit juices, sherry and cumin in large bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup dressing mixture; pour remaining dressing mixture over meat. Add onions and garlic; cover bowl. Refrigerate several hours or overnight to marinate.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Pat meat dry, then place in foil-lined roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of meat, being careful to not touch bone with thermometer. Bake 1 hour or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Pour reserved dressing mixture over meat; cover loosely with foil. Bake 3 hours or until thermometer registers 180°F, basting frequently with pan juices and removing foil for the last 30 min. of baking time. Let stand 15 min. before slicing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

CUBAN ROAST PORK



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Make and share this Cuban Roast Pork recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crabbycakes

Categories     Pork

Time P1DT5h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 -6 lbs pork roast, shoulder, sirloin
3 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon oregano, ground
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt, to taste
1 large onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Trim fat from roast, if any.
  • With a sharp knife, cut tiny holes in roast and insert slivers of garlic.
  • In large plastic bag, place remaining ingredients.
  • Shake to mix well.
  • Place pork roast in bag.
  • Place in refrigerator, at least overnight.
  • Remove roast from marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Place in covered baking pan and cook for 5-6 hours.
  • Turn once during baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 260.8, Sodium 1384.5, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 83.8

CUBAN ROAST PULLED PORK



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This is a recipe I found in my "The Complete Meat Cookbook" by Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly that I combined with a recipe posted by Closetcooking,com. Posting for ZWT event so untried by me, but sounds like something we would enjoy. Depending on the type of roast you use, servings will vary, but I put 6-8 based on a small roast. Times don't include overnight marinating time.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Pork

Time 5h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 -5 lbs pork shoulder (or large Boston Butt Roast with bone in, skin on)
2 tablespoons garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 cup dark rum
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon oregano, dried (or 1 tbl fresh)
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup chicken stock (or water)

Steps:

  • Directions (Oven Version with Crackling):.
  • Puree the garlic, onion, orange juice, lime juice, rum, olive oil, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender, place 2/3 of the mixture into a large sealable bag with the pork and marinate in the fridge overnight.
  • Pull the pork out of the fridge 1 hour before roasting, take it out of the bag, set it with its skin side up, wipe the skin dry and let sit for 1 hour.
  • Score the skin in 1/2 inch intervals and rub salt generously into the skin.
  • Place the pork in a roasting pan, skin side up, roast in a preheated 450F oven for 20 minutes or until the skin has become crackling, ie it has become golden, hardened and crispy.
  • Reduce the heat to 325F and roast until the pork reaches 170F for slicing or 195F for shredding, about 2-3 hours or 4-6 hours respectively. If the skin starts to get too dark tent it loosely with foil without folding the edges over to prevent steaming.
  • Let the pork rest for 15 minutes, remove crackling and cut into small pieces, discard any extra fat and then slice or shred the pork. Remove the fat from the juices and serve with sliced pork or mix into shredded pork.
  • Meanwhile heat 2 tablespoons of the juices from the roasting pan in a pan over medium-high heat, add the onion and saute until tender and caramelized, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Serve the pork with the caramelized onions and remaining mojo.
  • Directions (Slow Cooker Version):.
  • Puree the garlic, onion, orange juice, lime juice, rum, olive oil, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender, place 2/3 of the mixture into a large sealable bag with the pork and marinate in the fridge overnight.
  • Place the pork in a slow cooker/crock-pot with the skin side up along with the marinade and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Let the pork rest for 15 minutes, discard the fat layer and then shred the pork.
  • Meanwhile heat 2 tablespoons of the juices from the slow cooker/crock-pot in a pan over medium-high heat, add the onion and saute until tender and caramelized, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Serve the pork with the caramelized onions and remaining mojo.
  • Tip: Mix some mojo into the pork after pulling it; man is that mojo ever good! Make sure to make enough pork to make Cuban Sandwiches with leftovers!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.2, Fat 61.9, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 215.9, Sodium 1032.8, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 54

CUBAN PORK ROAST I



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Black beans and rice are the logical accompaniment to this hearty pork roast. A salad of orange slices, red onion and arugula dressed with a tangy cilantro vinaigrette would be refreshing. If there are any leftovers, make media noches, the Cuban sandwiches that are made with Swiss cheese, ham and toasted egg bread in addition to roast pork.

Provided by Ann

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
⅓ cup orange juice
⅓ cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and tied

Steps:

  • Heat a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and peppercorns to the pan; stir constantly until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Cool.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, crush toasted spices with garlic, salt, and oregano to make a paste. You can also do this in the small bowl of a food processor. Transfer to a small bowl, and stir in orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, sherry, and olive oil.
  • Place the pork in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour citrus marinade over meat, and seal. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning the bag over occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Transfer pork and marinade to a roasting pan, and place in the oven. Roast for about 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan juices occasionally, or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Add small amounts of water to the pan if it dries out. Transfer the pork to a carving board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes. Carve, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Fat 49.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 796.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CUBAN-STYLE ROAST PORK



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Fragrant, savory, and succulent pork roast the whole family will love. Serve with cumin scented black beans, and mashed sweet potatoes.

Provided by Michele Kerr Fielding

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 2h48m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast

Steps:

  • Grind garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and coriander into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
  • Transfer half of the garlic and spice paste to a bowl; add lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Beat the mixture with a whisk until smooth.
  • Cut several inch-long, deep slits into the fatty side of the pork roast. Rub the reserved garlic paste into the slits.
  • Put rubbed roast into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Pour the liquid mixture over the roast, squeeze as much air from the bag as possible and seal; refrigerate, turning occasionally, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove pork roast from refrigerator, put into a roasting pan, and let warm at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roast pork in preheated oven for 30 minutes, reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and continue cooking until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 2 hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 170 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 539.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • For a truly authentic Cuban flavor, use mojo sauce as a marinade for the pork. Mojo sauce is a citrus-based marinade made with garlic, oregano, cumin, and other spices.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the pork, you can still make this dish by simply rubbing the pork with a mixture of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Don't overcrowd the roasting pan. If the pork is too crowded, it will not cook evenly.
  • Roast the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 165 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
  • Let the pork rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the pork with Cuban black beans, rice, and a side of plantains.

Conclusion:

Roast pork Cuba Libre is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of the tender pork, the flavorful mojo sauce, and the Cuban-style accompaniments is sure to please everyone at the table.

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