Cuban Style Pork Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pork Marinade
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Marinating the Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Place the pork shoulder in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it is evenly coated. Seal the bag, removing excess air, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Pork
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the onion and bell pepper into thin strips.
- 5
Sear the Pork
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and sear it on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6
Add Vegetables and Broth
Once the pork is browned, add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth and add bay leaves.
- 7
Cook in the Oven
Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 4-5 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- 8
- 9
Serve
Serve the Cuban-style pork with the cooked vegetables and broth, over rice or in sandwiches if desired.