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By thekitchn.com
Slow Cooker Lechón Asado (Cuban Mojo Roast Pork)
Instructions
Prep:20minCook:8h
The ultimate Cuban Christmas Eve celebration is never complete without a flavorful lechón asado. This tasty and tender dish will be the star of your holiday celebration.
Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:01:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
11
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories600 kcal (30%)
Total Fat34.3 g (49%)
Carbs19 g (7%)
Sugars6.2 g (7%)
Protein51.1 g (102%)
Sodium636.1 mg (32%)
Fiber2.2 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

cooking spray

8 clovesgarlic

0.5Spanish onion
medium, or yellow

4 poundspork shoulder
bone-in or boneless

1 tablespoondried oregano

1 ½ teaspoonskosher salt
plus more as needed

1 teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

1 ½ cupsorange juice
bottled or freshly squeezed sour

lime wedges

white rice
cooked

black beans
Cuban-style, skip the sour cream, red bell pepper, and onion topping

plantains
Sliced, fried sweet, optional
Instructions
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