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Lechón Asado

Name: Lechón Asado
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 50 min
Yield: 8 porții
Cuisine: cuban
Ingredients: 3.000 g pork shoulder bone-in, skin on; 240 ml sour orange juice; 12 cățel garlic minced; 2 lingură fresh oregano chopped; 1 lingură cumin ground; 2 linguriță salt; 1 linguriță black pepper ground; 2 lingură olive oil

Lechón Asado is a traditional Cuban roasted pork dish, often served for special occasions. This recipe features a whole pork shoulder marinated in a flavorful mojo sauce made with citrus, garlic, and herbs. The slow roasting process yields incredibly tender and juicy meat with a crispy skin.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 6 ore 50 min.
Porții: 8
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 928 kcal

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

3.000 gpork shoulder, bone-in, skin on
2 lingurăolive oil

mojo

240 mlsour orange juice
12 cățelgarlic, minced
2 lingurăfresh oregano, chopped
1 lingurăcumin, ground
2 lingurițăsalt
1 lingurițăblack pepper, ground

Ustensile

sharp knife · large bowl · meat thermometer · roasting pan

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the pork shoulder in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat too deeply.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Scoring helps the marinade penetrate and also promotes a crispier skin.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the sour orange juice, garlic, fresh oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the mojo marinade.
Aproximativ 2 min.
3
Place the pork shoulder in a large roasting pan or a sturdy plastic bag. Pour the mojo marinade over the pork, ensuring it is well coated.
Aproximativ 3 min.
4
Cover the pork and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, turning occasionally to ensure even marination.
Nota bucătarului: The longer the marination, the more flavorful the pork will be.
5
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
Aproximativ 10 min.
6
Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving any leftover marinade. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Drying the skin helps achieve a crispier finish.
7
Place the pork, skin-side up, in a large roasting pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the skin.
Aproximativ 1 min.
8
Roast for 4-5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 80°C (175°F) and the meat is very tender. Baste periodically with the reserved marinade or pan juices.
Aproximativ 4 ore
Nota bucătarului: Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
9
Increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F) for the last 30-60 minutes to crisp up the skin, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: If the skin is browning too quickly, you can cover it loosely with foil.
10
Once the pork is cooked and the skin is crispy, remove it from the oven and tent loosely with foil.
Aproximativ 1 min.
11
Let the pork rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
12
Carve the pork into desired portions and serve with the pan juices.
Aproximativ 3 min.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

50%Scor

Calorii: 928,2kcal
Proteine: 65g
Carbohidrați: 2,7g
Grăsimi: 71,1g
Fibre: 0,4g
Zahăr: 0,1g

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Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

Store leftover Lechón Asado in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat in a preheated oven at 160°C (325°F) until warmed through, covering with foil to prevent drying.