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Lechon Asado - Roast Pork

Lechon Asado - Roast Pork prepared dish

Lechon asado is a traditional roasted pork dish known for its crispy skin and flavorful meat. This dish is marinated with a blend of spices and citrus, then slow-roasted to perfection, making it a centerpiece for any festive occasion.

This recipe is caribbean style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 180 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 180 min · Total: 210 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, orange juice, bay leaves, olive oil.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 3 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 10 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 kg pork shoulder
  • 1 cup lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, black pepper, oregano, and bay leaves to create a marinade.
  3. Rub the marinade all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
  4. Place the marinated pork shoulder in a roasting pan and cover it with aluminum foil.
  5. Roast the pork in the preheated oven for about 3 hours, removing the foil for the last 30 minutes to allow the skin to crisp up.
  6. Once the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F), remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  7. Serve the Lechon Asado with your choice of sides.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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