Garlic-Citrus Roast Pork
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time7 hours, 20 minutes
Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 15 cloves garlic
- 2 oranges, for juice
- 8 limes, for juice
- Large zip-top bag
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 boneless pork butt roast (about 4 lb)
- Nonstick aluminum foil
Steps
- Chop cilantro (1 cup) and garlic finely. Juice oranges (3/4 cup) and limes (1/2 cup). Combine in bag: cilantro, garlic, orange and lime juices, oil, cumin, oregano, red pepper, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Add pork (wash hands), seal bag, and knead gently to coat. Chill 3 hours (or overnight), turning occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pork and marinade in 13- x 9-inch baking dish and cover with foil. Place dish on lowest oven rack. Bake 3 1/2–4 hours until pork is 180°F (for sliceable) or 195°F (for shreddable). Increase heat to broil on LOW and remove foil. Broil pork 10–15 minutes until top browns, then let stand 5 minutes before slicing or shredding. Serve with pan sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 15 cloves garlic
- 2 oranges, for juice
- 8 limes, for juice
- Large zip-top bag
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 boneless pork butt roast (about 4 lb)
- Nonstick aluminum foil
Steps
- Chop cilantro (1 cup) and garlic finely. Juice oranges (3/4 cup) and limes (1/2 cup). Combine in bag: cilantro, garlic, orange and lime juices, oil, cumin, oregano, red pepper, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Add pork (wash hands), seal bag, and knead gently to coat. Chill 3 hours (or overnight), turning occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pork and marinade in 13- x 9-inch baking dish and cover with foil. Place dish on lowest oven rack. Bake 3 1/2–4 hours until pork is 180°F (for sliceable) or 195°F (for shreddable). Increase heat to broil on LOW and remove foil. Broil pork 10–15 minutes until top browns, then let stand 5 minutes before slicing or shredding. Serve with pan sauce.
Nutritional information
Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 580, Total Fat 43g, Sat Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 135mg, Sodium 1580mg, Carb 7g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 2g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 40g, Vit D 10%, Calc 6%, Iron 15%, Potas 15%