OVEN ROASTED PORK SHANKS

Oven Roasted Pork Shanks image

Provided by Sherri Williams @logansw

Categories Pork

Number Of Ingredients 14

5-6 pound(s) pork shanks {2 shanks}
MARINATE-RESERVE 1/2 FOR COOKING
3 large orange juice & zest
3 large limes juice & zest
1/2 cup(s) dry sherry
1/2 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin
10 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon(s) cumin
2 teaspoon(s) oregano
2 teaspoon(s) bay leaves
1/4 bunch(es) cilantro leaves & stems, chopped
1 medium habanero pepper, fresh & chopped
1 tablespoon(s) smoked sea salt
2 teaspoon(s) course black pepper

Steps:

combine 1/2 of marinate in a large zip lock bag. add shanks. massage, flip and coat shanks well. refrigerate over night.
preheat oven to 325 degrees. place shanks on a large oven roasted pan. pour reserved marinate over roast and tent with aluminum foil. bake for 4 hours. baste during the baking time...add a little water to pan jucies while basting. the last 30 minutes un-tent and allow skins to crisp up. shanks are done when juices run clear and meat is tender. allow to rest before slicing.