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As a native South Floridian, I have eaten my fair share of Cuban Style Roast Pork (Lechon Asado). It’s easy to find pretty much anywhere in Miami, but can often be dry and bland. And, since it’s not particularly difficult to prepare, it makes more sense to just make your own. Anytime pork shoulder goes on sale at any local grocery store chain, there is a good chance that I will be making lechon asado that weekend.
I originally got this recipe from my mother, but have since tweaked and modified it to suit my personal taste. Once you get the hang of it, you will be able to go the same. You can play around with the amount and types of spices to create different flavors. Normally, you’d be roasting an entire pig in a roasting box (Caja China). But, you can achieve the same flavor with a pork shoulder and your oven to feed a smaller crowd. (more…)