Cuban-Style Roast Pork

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

Submitted by Michele Kerr Fielding
Updated on June 4, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
11 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Grind garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and coriander into a paste using a mortar and pestle.

  2. Transfer 1/2 of the paste to a bowl. Add lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, and vinegar and whisk until smooth.

  3. Cut several deep, 1-inch-long slits into the fatty side of the pork roast. Rub the remaining paste into the slits. Put roast into a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour citrus mixture into the bag to coat roast, then squeeze as much air from the bag as possible and seal. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, 8 hours to overnight.

  4. Remove pork roast from refrigerator, transfer to a roasting pan, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  6. Roast pork in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue cooking until 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).

Editor's Note

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265 Calories
15g Fat
2g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 540mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 29g 59%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 408mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.