Cuban

Lechón Asado

Name: Lechón Asado
Total time: 300 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 5 lb pork shoulder; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp black pepper; 2 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp paprika; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup orange juice

Slow-roasted pork shoulder with crispy skin, a traditional Cuban dish.

300 minutes8 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
Rub pork with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, vinegar, and orange juice.
Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up.
Roast 4-5 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

Mains Baking

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