Pork Shoulder Roast Cuban Style | Pernil Cubano | Best Mojo Marinade Pork Roast

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, while chicken thighs are a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

In a bowl, combine garlic, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt to create a marinade.

Rub the marinade all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is well coated.

Place bay leaves and onion in the bottom of a roasting pan.

Set the marinated pork on top of the onions in the pan.

Cover the pan tightly with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender.

Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C).

Roast for an additional 30-45 minutes to achieve a crispy skin.

Baste the pork with its juices every 15 minutes during the last roasting phase.

Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Slice the pork and serve with rice and black beans.

Cooking Techniques

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