Cuban-Style Roast Pork

Ingredients

• 1 (5-pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Rub pork roast with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, orange juice, lime juice, oregano, and cilantro. Place pork roast in a roasting pan and pour juice mixture over the top.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until pork is cooked through and juices run clear.
5. Let pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Cuban-style roast pork is a popular dish in Cuban households and restaurants.
• The mojo sauce is a traditional Cuban sauce made with garlic, citrus juice, and herbs such as oregano and cilantro.
• This dish can be served with black beans, rice and plantains for a full Cuban meal.