COCHON DE LAIT-STYLE SLOW ROASTED PORK LEG - LOUISIANA COOKIN

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Cochon de Lait-Style Slow Roasted Pork Leg - Louisiana Cookin image

This easy indoor version of the classic Louisiana Cochon de Lait (slow-roasted pork) is perfect for fall and winter entertaining.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18- to 20-pound) pork leg (Boston & Picnic cuts attached), deboned and trussed*
½ cup kosher salt
¼ cup paprika
¼ cup garlic powder
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 cups white wine
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup hot sauce, such as Slap Ya Mama

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place pork in a large roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and pepper. Rub into pork on all sides until well coated. Bake 1 hour. In a medium bowl, combine wine, butter, and hot sauce. Gently pour over pork. Reduce oven temperature to 275°. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest portion reads 150°, about 4 hours more.

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