CUBAN PORK ROAST II

Cuban Pork Roast II image

There are many variations of this recipe. My sister Helen, who lived in Cuba during the late 50's got this version from a cook in her employ. It is definitely for garlic lovers.

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Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 pounds boneless loin pork roast
6 cloves crushed garlic
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup dry red wine
10 cloves garlic

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix together crushed garlic, rosemary, dill, oregano, and red wine. Place roast in a large plastic or glass container, pour wine mixture over meat, and cover. Marinate overnight in refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Transfer meat to a Dutch oven. Make eight to ten 1 inch deep cuts into the meat with a sharp knife. Insert a whole peeled garlic clove into each hole. Pour marinade over meat, and cover.
Roast for 35 minutes per pound, or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 170.1 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 56.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 121.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g