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Prep Time: 240 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 360 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Pork is just about my DH's favorite meat, so I am always on the lookout for new ways to prepare it. I found this in a Pork Recipe leaflet. Prep time included 4 hours chill time. Ingredients:
4 -5 lbs pork shoulder, bone-in is best |
1 medium onion, sliced thick |
1 bulb of garlic, peeled |
1 tablespoon oregano, fresh |
2 teaspoons cumin |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon black peppercorns |
2 bay leaves |
1 tablespoon oil |
1 orange, zested then juiced |
1 lemon, zested then juiced |
Directions:
1. Using a sharp kinife make several shallow cuts about 1/2 inch deep in the pork.
2. Spread the onion slices on the bottom of a glass roasting pan.
3. Place the remaining ingredients in a food processor and process to make a paste.
4. Rub pork should whth the mixture all over, making sure that it goes into the cuts.
5. Place pork on top of the onion slices.
6. Cover with plactic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turn at least once when sitting.
7. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
8. Remove the plastic wrap and place in oven, fat side up.
9. Cook for 30 minutes, then lower heat to 325 degrees F and roast for 2 more hours.
10. Baste with it's own juices every 30 minutes.
11. Cook until internal temperature reaches 150 degree F.
12. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
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