Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds of pork shoulder
- 1 cup of fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup of lime juice
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 8 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 1 tablespoon of oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small onion, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the pork in the mixture for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) 30 minutes before cooking.
- Roast the marinated pork in a pan with sliced onions and some marinade for 4-5 hours, basting hourly.
- Let the pork rest for 15 minutes, then shred and serve with remaining juices.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the pork overnight.
- Basting the pork regularly helps keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg