Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

	1 clove Garlic Meat Ingredients
	2 teaspoons Salt Meat Ingredients
	1 teaspoon Black pepper Meat Ingredients
	1 teaspoon Onion Powder Meat Ingredients
	1 teaspoon Cumin Meat Ingredients
	1 teaspoon Oregano Meat Ingredients
	60 ml Olive Oil Meat Ingredients
	4.5 kg pork shoulder Meat Ingredients
	6 cloves Garlic Mojo Marinade Ingredients
	1 Red Onion Mojo Marinade Ingredients
	1 Lime Mojo Marinade Ingredients
	1 teaspoon Ground cumin Mojo Marinade Ingredients
	1 teaspoon Oregano Mojo Marinade Ingredients
	1 teaspoon Salt Mojo Marinade Ingredients
	½ teaspoon Pepper Mojo Marinade Ingredients
	A handful Chopped cilantro Mojo Marinade Ingredients
	A few drops Tabasco sauce Mojo Marinade Ingredients
	200 ml Olive Oil Mojo Marinade Ingredients
	1 orange Mojo Marinade Ingredients

Nutritional information

400 kcal

Calories

2 g

Carbs

30 g

Proteins

30 g

Fat

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Lechon Asado

Name: Lechon Asado
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Garlic: 1 clove; Salt: 2 teaspoons; Black pepper: 1 teaspoon; Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon; Cumin: 1 teaspoon; Oregano: 1 teaspoon; Olive Oil: 60 ml; pork shoulder: 4.5 kg; Garlic: 6 cloves; Red Onion: 1; Lime: 1; Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon; Oregano: 1 teaspoon; Salt: 1 teaspoon; Pepper: ½ teaspoon; Chopped cilantro: A handful; Tabasco sauce: A few drops; Olive Oil: 200 ml; orange: 1

6 hours and 50 minutes + cooling
Serves 10
Medium

Ingredients

1 clove Garlic
Meat Ingredients
2 teaspoons Salt
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1 teaspoon Black pepper
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1 teaspoon Onion Powder
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1 teaspoon Cumin
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1 teaspoon Oregano
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60 ml Olive Oil
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4.5 kg pork shoulder
Meat Ingredients
6 cloves Garlic
Mojo Marinade Ingredients
1 Red Onion
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1 Lime
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1 teaspoon Ground cumin
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1 teaspoon Oregano
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1 teaspoon Salt
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½ teaspoon Pepper
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A handful Chopped cilantro
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A few drops Tabasco sauce
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200 ml Olive Oil
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1 orange
Mojo Marinade Ingredients

Directions

Meat Preparation

Make the Marinade
In a mortar and pestle or food processor, finely chop and mix garlic, salt, pepper, onion, oregano, cumin, and olive oil. You should achieve a paste-like consistency.

Score the Meat and Apply the Marinade
Place the meat in a baking dish and gently (not completely) separate the thick skin from the meat.First, twist the skin and make several cuts in the meat. Next, pour the mojo marinade over it. Rub the garlic and spice paste into the meat. Return the skin back over the meat.

Let the Flavors Marinate
Begin by covering the entire dish with aluminum foil. First, refrigerate it for at least a few hours; however, for the best flavor, it’s ideal to let it sit overnight. Next, preheat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit). After that, remove the meat from the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for a bit. Then, pat the skin dry with paper towels to enhance crispiness. Following that, lightly spray the aluminum foil with oil, and subsequently cover the baking dish.

Bake Covered for About 4 Hours
Now, place the dish in the oven and roast the meat for about 4 hours. It is important to note that it’s done when the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Moreover, you should adjust the cooking time based on the size of the meat piece.

Bake Uncovered for an Additional 30 Minutes
Afterward, remove the meat from the oven and increase the temperature to 230 degrees Celsius (450 degrees Fahrenheit). Next, remove the foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes to achieve a crispy crust, being careful not to burn it. Finally, take it out of the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes. Subsequently, use a fork to shred the meat and drizzle it with the leftover pan juices.

Mojo Marinade

Blend the Ingredients
In a blender, finely chop garlic and red onion. In a bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, coriander, ground garlic, red onion, and Tabasco sauce. Mix well.

Add Olive Oil and Mix Again
Pour in the olive oil and mix again thoroughly.