Masitas de Cerdo (Pig) Recipe

  Cuban Pork

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. boneless pork loin--cut into 1-inch cubes
6 garlic cloves--crushed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. dry oregano
1/2 cup sour orange juice--or 1/4 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions:
Place pork cubes in a self sealing plastic bag; mix together remaining ingredients and pour over pork cubes; seal bag and refrigerate overnight. Remove from marinade, discarding marinade, and place pork cubes in a shallow baking pan. Roast in a pre-heated 350*F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until pork is tender. Remove to a serving platter and serve hot.
serves 6
Traditionally served with fried and mashed plaintains (known as fufu in Cuba or mofongo in Puerto Rico). Nice with a rice pilaf,s auteed peppers and onions, Salsa and some warmed tortillas.

Masitas de Cerdo (Pig)
 

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