Lechon Asado from Cuba
Description
This is a bit time consuming, but worth every second for the most popular Cuban recipe with tons of citrusy garlic flavors
Tons of Flavor in a Traditional Cuban Roast Pork
Meat
Mojo Sauce
Instructions
Mojo Sauce
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Add garlic and olive oil to a bowl and whisk well.
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Add cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and continue whisking.
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Add sour orange juice and whisk more.
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Stir in onions.
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Add to a sealed jar and shake well.
Marinating Pork
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Make small slits throughout the pork. Not too deep - just to allow marinade to penetrate meat.
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Add pork to a large sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade on top. Remove as much air as possible and close bag.
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Refrigerate for 8-10 hours or overnight.
Roast Pork
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Remove pork from bag and place in a roasting pan, fat side up.
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Pour marinade over pork and roast for 5 hours or so, basting regularly.
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Cook until pork is fork tender. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding.
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Serve pork with fried plantains, moros y cristianos, and mojo sauce.
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