Don Struble's Puerto Rican Pork Roast

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb pork roast
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, olive oil, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Rub the mixture all over the pork roast. Place the roast in a roasting pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 145°F.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together vinegar, water, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt. Pour over the roast.
5. Bake for an additional hour, or until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 160°F.
6. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with the Mojo sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Puerto Rican Mojo sauce is made with fresh citrus juices, cilantro, garlic, and spices.
• The slow-roasting process helps keep the pork roast juicy and tender.
• Puerto Rican pork roast is often served with rice, beans, and/or plantains.