Cuban New Year’s Buffet 2026🥘Recipes + Stories + Traditions #CubanFood #NYE2026 #AñoNuevoCubano

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken provides a leaner option while pork loin is more affordable.

mojo sauce

🥗Healthier: citrus vinaigrette

💰Cheaper: garlic and lime juice

Citrus vinaigrette offers a lighter flavor while garlic and lime juice are more economical.

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and potatoes are widely available.

cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is healthier while white bread is budget-friendly.

Marinate pork shoulder with garlic, citrus juice, oregano, and bay leaves for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place marinated pork in a roasting pan and cover with foil.

Roast the pork for 4-5 hours, basting occasionally, until tender and cooked through.

Remove the foil for the last hour to allow the skin to crisp up.

While the pork roasts, prepare the rice according to package instructions.

Cook black beans in a pot with onions, bell peppers, and spices until heated through.

Fry plantains in a skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Boil yuca until tender, then drain and serve with garlic sauce.

Prepare a fresh salad with greens, tomatoes, and avocado.

Slice the Cuban bread and toast lightly if desired.

Serve the roasted pork alongside rice, beans, plantains, yuca, and salad for a festive buffet.

Cooking Techniques

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