Jul 14 2026
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Lechon Asado Recipe

Inspired by Mojito
Time5h
Serves8

slow roasted shredded pork cooked with onions

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Ingredients

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Pork Marinade

Cooking Ingredients

Method

Marinating the Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped onion, soy sauce, lime juice, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are fully blended.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Place the pork shoulder in a large resealable plastic bag or a deep dish. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.

Cooking the Lechon Asado

  1. 3

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 4

    Prepare the Cooking Ingredients

    In a large roasting pan, add sliced onions and drizzle with olive oil. Spread them evenly across the bottom of the pan.

  3. 5

    Roast the Pork

    Remove the pork from the marinade and place it on top of the onions in the roasting pan. Pour 1 cup of water into the pan to keep the pork moist during cooking. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.

  4. 6

    Slow Roast

    Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast for about 4 to 5 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender. Remove the foil during the last hour to allow the pork to brown.

  5. 7

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces and mix it with the cooked onions.

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