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(5 lbs) pork roast, trimmed of fat |
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head of grated fresh garlic |
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| 2 Tbs |
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crushed dried oregano |
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| 1 Tbs |
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kosher salt |
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| 1 tsp |
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freshly grated pepper |
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valencia oranges, juice of (3 for the marinade, 5 for the Mojo Criollo) |
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limes, juice of (3 for the marinade, 3 for the Mojo Criollo) |
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| 1/4 cup |
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red wine |
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| 2 Tbs |
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light tasting olive oil, plus |
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| 1/4 cup |
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light tasting olive oil |
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medium yellow onions, sliced and separated into 1/4 inch thick rings |
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Combine 1/2 of the grated garlic, all of the dried oregano, 2 T salt and the pepper into a paste. |
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Score the trimmed roast with a knife point and rub the paste into the roast, then place roast in a gallon freezer bag or other dish/container that will fit in the refrigerator. |
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Pour juice of 3 oranges, juice of 3 limes, the red wine, and 2 T of the lite olive oil over the roast, seal bag and turn the bag several times to combine the ingredients. |
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Place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or the day before you plan to serve. |
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Heat oven to 350. |
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Place roast and marinade in a roasting pan, cover with foil, and roast until the meat falls apart when pulled with a fork, 3 to 4 hours, up to 6 depending on the cut- it must become fork tender. |
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Remove roast from oven and let it rest for 20 minutes, then pull roast into shreds with a fork, leaving the meat in the pan juices- it's ready to serve. |
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Prepare Mojo Criollo: put onion slices in a bowl deep enough for the onions to be covered with the juice (I use a 2-cup glass measuring cup). |
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Put the rest of the fresh grated garlic, 1 T kosher salt, juice of 3 limes and juice of 5 oranges over the onions, press down to make sure onions are submerged in the juice. |
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Allow the onions to marinate in this mixture for at least 20 minutes (important step). |
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Heat 1/4 C of the lite olive oil in a skillet. |
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Quickly and carefully, pour the onions and all the juices into the hot oil and"stir fry" for about 2 to 3 minutes, just to soften the onions. |
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Pour the Mojo into a serving dish and serve with the roast on the side. |
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