Post by April B. on Feb 6, 2003 13:00:31 GMT -6
Cuban Pork Roast
Servings 8
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
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.
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.
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.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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.
Calories per serving 626 Protein 38.2g Total Fat 49.3g Sodium 797mg Cholesterol 161mg Carbohydrates 4.6g Fiber 0.3g
Servings 8
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
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.
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.
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.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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.
Calories per serving 626 Protein 38.2g Total Fat 49.3g Sodium 797mg Cholesterol 161mg Carbohydrates 4.6g Fiber 0.3g