Cuban Roast Pork With Mojo Criollo

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 4
Cuban Roast Pork With Mojo Criollo
in Pork

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pork roast , trimmed of fat
1 head of grated fresh garlic
2 tablespoons crushed dried oregano
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated pepper
8 oranges , juice of , Valencia
6 limes , juice of
1/2 cup blood orange juice ( juice of 2 oranges ) ( optional )
1/4 cup red wine
2 tablespoons light tasting olive oil , plus
1/4 cup light tasting olive oil
1 medium yellow onion , sliced and separated into 1/4 inch thick rings

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
237
Sugar
6g
Fat
11g
Cuban Roast Pork with Mojo Criollo is a traditional Cuban dish that originated in the little towns outside of Havana. This recipe combines a moist and flavorful pork roast with a tangy citrus marinade, made from fresh onion, garlic, oranges, limes, and red wine. The preparation of this dish is simple- just marinate, roast, and slice. Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or black beans and rice for a complete Cuban meal. This pork roast is perfect for sharing with friends and family or as a special treat for yourself. You will love the tender, juicy, and flavorful meat.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Rub the pork roast all over with the grated garlic and sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper.
3.In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, blood orange juice (if using), red wine, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
4.Place the sliced onion in the bottom of a roasting pan and place the pork roast on top of the onion slices.
5.Pour the orange juice mixture over the pork roast.
6.Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until it registers 160°F on a meat thermometer.
7.Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with the mojo criollo sauce on the side.

PROS

Cuban Roast Pork with Mojo Criollo is a flavorful and moist pork dish that is perfect for a special occasion or family dinner.

The marinade adds depth and tanginess to the meat.

The dish is simple and easy to prepare.

CONS

Roast Pork can be high in calories and fat which may not be ideal for people on a low calorie/fat diet.

This dish may not be suitable for vegetarians or people who do not consume pork.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The citrus marinade in this Cuban Roast Pork recipe provides a good source of vitamin C.
Vitamin C is important for maintaining a healthy immune system and can help to improve iron absorption from plant sources.

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