Cuban Roast Pork With Mojo Criollo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (5 lb) pork roast , trimmed of fat
1 head of grated fresh garlic
2 tbsp crushed dried oregano
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly grated pepper
8 oranges , juice of, valencia
6 limes , juice of
1/2 cup blood orange juice
1/4 cup red wine
2 tbsp light tasting olive oil , plus
1/4 cup light tasting olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, sliced and separated into 1/4 inch thick rings

Directions:

Combine 1/2 of the grated garlic, all of the dried oregano, 2 teaspoons salt and the pepper into a paste.
Score the trimmed roast with a knife point and rub the paste into the roast, then place roast in a gallon freezer bag or other dish/container that will fit in the refrigerator.
Pour juice of 3 oranges, juice of 3 limes, the red wine, and 2 teaspoons of the lite olive oil over the roast, seal bag and turn the bag several times to combine the ingredients.
Place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or the day before you plan to serve.
Heat oven to 350°F.
Place roast and marinade in a roasting pan, cover with foil, and roast until the meat falls apart when pulled with a fork, 3 to 4 hours, up to 6 depending on the cut- it must become fork tender.
Remove roast from oven and let it rest for 20 minutes, then pull roast into shreds with a fork, leaving the meat in the pan juices- it's ready to serve.
Prepare Mojo Criollo: put onion slices in a bowl deep enough for the onions to be covered with the juice (I use a 2-cup glass measuring cup).
Put the rest of the fresh grated garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, juice of 3 limes and juice of 5 oranges and the optional juice of 2 blood oranges over the onions, press down to make sure onions are submerged in the juice.
Allow the onions to marinate in this mixture for at least 20 minutes (important step).
Heat 1/4 cup of the lite olive oil in a skillet.
Quickly and carefully, pour the onions and all the juices into the hot oil and stir fry for about 2 to 3 minutes, just to soften the onions.
Pour the Mojo into a serving dish and serve with the roast on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	284.29 Kcal (1190 kJ)
Calories from fat	165.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.35g	28%
Cholesterol	28.12mg	9%
Sodium	184.51mg	8%
Potassium	470.35mg	10%
Total Carbs	19.95g	7%
Sugars	11.32g	45%
Dietary Fiber	3.84g	15%
Protein	12.21g	24%
Vitamin C	73.7mg	123%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	72.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.89 Kcal (498 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.67g	28%
Cholesterol	11.76mg	9%
Sodium	77.16mg	8%
Potassium	196.7mg	10%
Total Carbs	8.34g	7%
Sugars	4.73g	45%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	15%
Protein	5.11g	24%
Vitamin C	30.8mg	123%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	30.4mg	7%

* 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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