Cuban Pork Roast Recipe

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Cuban Pork Roast
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Directions:

  1. Combine the garlic, scallions, pine nuts, jalapeno and cilantro in a food processor and process to a thick paste.
  2. Add the olive oil gradually, processing constantly.
  3. Combine with the lime juice, olives, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Unroll the roast if it has been tied and spread with 2/3 of the cilantro paste.
  5. Reroll the roast and tie with string.
  6. Make shallow incisions over the surface of the roast with the tip of a sharp knife.
  7. Place in a shallow dish.
  8. Stir the grapefruit juice, orange juice and lime juice into the remaining cilantro paste.
  9. Pour over the roast.
  10. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  11. Preheat oven to 375F.
  12. Drain the roast, reserving the marinade.
  13. Place the roast in a roasting pan.
  14. Roast for 1 3/4 hours, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.
  15. Brush the roast with the pepper jelly and roast for 15 minutes longer or until done to taste.
  16. Remove the roast to a platter and let stand for 10 minutes.
  17. Cut into 1/2-inch slices and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 587.94 Kcal (2462 kJ)
Calories from fat 296.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.91g 51%
Cholesterol 149.69mg 50%
Sodium 202.36mg 8%
Potassium 1063.45mg 23%
Total Carbs 16.52g 6%
Sugars 10.12g 40%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 3%
Protein 51.77g 104%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 45%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 31.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.99 Kcal (712 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.52g 51%
Cholesterol 43.28mg 50%
Sodium 58.51mg 8%
Potassium 307.47mg 23%
Total Carbs 4.78g 6%
Sugars 2.92g 40%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 3%
Protein 14.97g 104%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 45%
Iron 0.9mg 17%
Calcium 9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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