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Real Good Fish | Recipe | | Puerto Rican Garlicky Roast Pork Shoulder | 1 cup cilantro leaves (coarsely chopped) - 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed) - 1/2 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed) - 9 garlic cloves (finely...
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Puerto Rican Garlicky Roast Pork Shoulder
Ingredients

1 cup cilantro leaves (coarsely chopped)
1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
9 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons oregano (finely chopped)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder roast with fat cap (5 pounds)
Lime wedges, for serving


Directions
In a large, sturdy resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, orange and lime juices, garlic, oregano, olive oil, 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Add the pork shoulder, seal the bag and turn to coat. Transfer the bag to a large baking dish and refrigerate the pork overnight, turning the bag once or twice.

Remove the pork from the marinade and scrape off the garlic and herbs; discard the marinade. Season the pork all over with salt and pepper and transfer to a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 400°. Roast the pork fat side up for 1 hour, until lightly browned. Reduce the oven temperature to 300° and roast for 4 hours longer, until the pork is very tender and the fat cap is crispy; transfer to a carving board and let rest for 30 minutes. Chop the fat cap into bite-size pieces. Carve, shred or pull apart the pork and garnish with the crispy cap pieces. Serve with lime wedges.

Serve with black beans and rice. 

Notes: 
The roast pork can made ahead and refrigerated overnight; rewarm in a 300° oven.

 

Author: Food and Wine
Prep Time: 7 hours (for marinating)
Cook Time: 4 hours
Yield: 8-10 servings

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