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ROAST SUCKLING PIG - CUBAN-STYLE
Juice of 30 Seville (sour) oranges, or juice of 20 limes and 8 regular oranges (7 to 8 cups)
Cloves from 6 heads of garlic, minced
1 cup minced fresh oregano leaves
5 tablespoons salt
1 whole suckling pig (about 12 pounds), split
Lime, Garlic, and Oregano Mojo
Combine the juice, garlic, oregano, and salt in a mixing bowl, then transfer to a large, deep roasting pan and place the pig, belly down, into the pan. Thoroughly coat the pig with the marinade, let marinate overnight basting occasionally.
Preheat the oven to 275°F.
Remove the pig from the marinade and place it on a large baking sheet. Cover the pig’s ears, snout, and tail with aluminum foil. Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 4 to 4 1/2 hours (20 minutes per pound). Remove the foil when you take the pig out of the oven. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving. Serve with the mojo, and some black beans and rice. Makes 8 servings. |
