Lechon Asado (Roast Cerdo)

Ingredientes

• para the cerdo:
• 8-10 lbs cerdo shoulder (pernil) o whole pig section
• 8 cloves ajo, minced
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 1 tbsp adobo seasoning
• 1 tbsp sazón (con annatto, para color y flavor)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp pimienta negra
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup lima juice
• 0.5 cup mojo sauce (ajo-citrus marinade)
• 1 cup pollo o cerdo broth
• para the Mojo Marinade:
• 4 cloves ajo, minced
• 0.25 cup aceite de oliva
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lima juice
• 0.5 tsp sal
• 0.25 tsp pimienta negra
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• para Serving:
• Arroz con gandules (Rice con Pigeon Peas)
• Tostones o yuca fries
• fresco avocado slices

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the cerdo:
2. 21️⃣ Marinate the cerdo – In a bowl, mix ajo, aceite de oliva, adobo, sazón, oregano, pimienta negra, paprika, orange juice, lima juice, y mojo sauce.
3. 32️⃣ Massage the marinade into the cerdo shoulder o whole pig section, making deep cuts to infuse flavor.
4. 43️⃣ Cover y marinate para at least 12 hours (overnight is best). 🧄🔥
5. 52️⃣ Slow Roast the cerdo:
6. 61️⃣ Preheat the Oven – Set to 300°F (150°C).
7. 72️⃣ Roast Covered – Place the cerdo in a roasting pan, pour in pollo broth, y cover con foil. Roast para 5-6 hours, basting occasionally. 🍖🔥
8. 83️⃣ Crisp the Skin (Chicharrón!):
9. 91️⃣ Uncover the cerdo – Remove foil y increase oven calienta to 450°F (230°C).
10. 102️⃣ Roast Uncovered – cocina para another 30-45 minutes, until the skin is crispy y golden brown. 🐖✨
11. 114️⃣ Make the Mojo Sauce:
12. 121️⃣ Combine Ingredients – In a pequeño saucepan, calienta aceite de oliva, ajo, orange juice, lima juice, sal, pepper, y oregano over low calienta para 5 minutes. 🍊🧄
13. 132️⃣ reserva – Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. 🌿✨
14. 145️⃣ sirve & disfruta!
15. 151️⃣ Shred o Slice the cerdo – sirve hot con extra mojo sauce, arroz con gandules, y tostones! 🍚🔥