Jul 14 2026
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Lechon Asado Recipe

Inspired by Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center
Time10h
Serves8

Garlic and citrus marinated roasted pulled pork, topped with sautéed onions. Served with black beans and white rice.

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Ingredients

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For the Lechon Asado

For the Sautéed Onions

For Black Beans

For White Rice

Method

Preparing the Marinade and Pork

  1. 1

    Make the Marinade

    In a blender, combine garlic cloves, orange juice, lime juice, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Place the pork shoulder in a large bowl or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it’s well coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

Roasting the Pork

  1. 3

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

  2. 4

    Roast the Pork

    Place the marinated pork in a roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil and roast for 4-5 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart.

  3. 5

    Crisp the Skin

    During the last 30 minutes of roasting, remove the foil to allow the skin to crisp up. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for this step.

Sautéing the Onions

  1. 6

    Cook the Onions

    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add sliced onions and salt. Sauté for about 10-15 minutes until they are softened and caramelized.

Preparing Black Beans

  1. 7

    Heat the Black Beans

    In a pot, combine canned black beans, minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 10 minutes.

Cooking White Rice

  1. 8

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add white rice and salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

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