Cuban Pork Roast I Recipe
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Cuban Pork Roast I

By: Christine L. 
"Black beans and rice are the logical accompaniment to this hearty pork roast. A salad of orange slices, red onion and arugula dressed with a tangy cilantro vinaigrette would be refreshing. If there are any leftovers, make media noches, the Cuban sandwiches that are made with Swiss cheese, ham and toasted egg bread in addition to roast pork."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (70)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup dry sherry
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and tied

Directions

  1. Heat a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and peppercorns to the pan; stir constantly until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Cool.
  2. Using a mortar and pestle, crush toasted spices with garlic, salt, and oregano to make a paste. You can also do this in the small bowl of a food processor. Transfer to a small bowl, and stir in orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, sherry, and olive oil.
  3. Place the pork in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour citrus marinade over meat, and seal. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning the bag over occasionally.
  4. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  5. Transfer pork and marinade to a roasting pan, and place in the oven. Roast for about 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan juices occasionally, or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Add small amounts of water to the pan if it dries out. Transfer the pork to a carving board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes. Carve, and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 626 | Total Fat: 49.3g | Cholesterol: 161mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2008 by FlFire   view full review
Very traditional Cuban pork. I reduce the sherry and add 1/4 c white vinegar. I also slice a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2003 by MARYKC   view full review
Excellent! Cooked it in the crock pot and we loved it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2004 by somethingdifferentagain?!   view full review
This did not turn out good for me. I sampled the "paste" of the cumin, etc. and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by LEEANN1222   view full review
This was absolutely fabulous! I used Swift/Kirkland's signature pork sirloin tip roast,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by paul is hungry   view full review
Of all the recipes I have found on this site, I use this the most! It makes the most amazing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2002 by DEBORAH   view full review
I made this using a single loin pork roast in my crockpot, cooking on low for 6 hours. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2009 by Alex d.   view full review
This is an excellent recipe. Our family uses a very similar set of ingredients with only a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2003 by KWW49   view full review
My family loved this recipe. We often eat at a Cuban restaurant near our home and this was as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by DEBMCE4   view full review
This dish was excellent, meat was very tender. For leftovers, I fried strips of the meat with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2004 by CATHERINEBYRD   view full review
This really did taste like the cuban restaraunt. It was excellent. I will make this again...

 

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