😋 Cómo Hacer PIERNA DE CERDO AL HORNO ► Receta de PIERNA ASADA Jugosa y Crujiente

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange juice

💰Cheaper: citrus blend

Fresh juice enhances flavor while a blend reduces cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while canola is more affordable.

sour orange juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides acidity while vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

garlic

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

Prepare the marinade by combining 6 large garlic cloves, 4 tablespoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, juice of 3 sweet oranges, juice of 1.5 limes, and 1/4 cup of olive oil in a bowl.

Blend the marinade until smooth, ensuring no large pieces of garlic remain.

Inject the marinade into the pork leg using a syringe, focusing on the thicker parts and near the bone.

If you don't have a syringe, make small incisions in the meat and add the marinade gradually.

Dry the skin of the pork leg thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispiness.

Add a tablespoon and a half of salt to the skin to help it crisp up during cooking.

Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).

Place the pork leg in the oven and cook for 6 hours at 160°C (320°F).

After 6 hours, increase the oven temperature to 250°C (482°F) for 15 minutes to crisp the skin.

If any part of the skin is higher and risks burning, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

Remove some cooking liquid if necessary, but leave some to avoid drying out the meat.

Use a small ball to level the skin for even cooking.

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