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Cuban Style Roasted Pork Shoulder

Roasted pork shoulder marinaded in a Cuban Style dressing made with garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper and sour oranges.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 515kcal
Author: Vanessa

Ingredients

  • 1 (7-10 pounds) pork shoulder
  • 30 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed sour orange juice about 3 oranges
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • Clean the pork shoulder and place in a roasting pan. Pat dry with a paper towel. Using a paring knife poke holes all-around the meat.
  • In a medium bowl, combine garlic, sour orange juice, cumin, pepper, oregano and salt. Rub the mixture all over the meat making sure to get it into the small holes. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and let it rest on top of the kitchen counter for about 1 hour. Place in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for about 3-4 hours, depending on the size, or until the meat reaches a temperature of 175 degrees.
  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving. Serve with your favorite side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 1025mg | Potassium: 1225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 5mg