Recipe: Lechón Asado (Cuban-Style Roast Pork)

An authentic Cuban sandwich must have roast pork in it to be worth its salt, and if you want to do it right, make lechón asado. It’s not just for sandwiches; this stands up on its own as a main dish with some rice and black beans.

Lechón Asado (Cuban-Style Roast Pork)

Ingredients:

First, make the mojo marinade.

15 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups orange juice
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup lime juice
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup olive oil

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder or loin of pork

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl or container. Add the pork and let marinate 4 to 5 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place the pork and some marinade in a baking dish. Slowly roast in the oven until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 155 degrees F. Don’t let the meat dry out; spoon more marinade over it if needed.

Remove from oven and let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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Cuban Sandwich
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Cuban Mojo Marinade & Dipping Sauce
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(Image: Kathryn Hill)