Jul 14 2026

Lonjas De Lechon Asado Recipe

Time5h
Serves6

Marinated pork with a blend of herbs and spices, then slow-roasted until tender and juicy, topped with spanish sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pork Marinade

Method

Preparing the Pork

  1. 1

    Marinating the Pork

    In a large mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lime juice to create the marinade.

  2. 2

    Coating the Pork

    Place the pork shoulder in the bowl with the marinade and ensure it's thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Pork

  1. 3

    Roasting the Pork

    Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Place the marinated pork shoulder in a roasting pan and cover it with aluminum foil.

  2. 4

    Slow Roasting

    Roast the pork in the preheated oven for about 4-5 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart. Remove the foil in the last 30 minutes for a crispy crust.

Making the Spanish Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are soft.

  2. 6

    Cooking the Sauce

    Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plating the Dish

    Once the pork is done roasting, slice it into thick pieces. Serve the pork topped with the Spanish sauce.

  2. 8

    Garnishing

    Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges.

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