Cuban-Style Lechón Asado

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

Aromatic roasted pork marinated in citrus and spices, perfect for family gatherings or festive occasions. This Asian recipe, ready in about 180 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, lime, orange for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork shoulder
• 2 lime
• 2 orange
• 4 shallot
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 red onion
• 1 cup green olives
• 2 cups white rice
• 2 plantains

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 lime juice, 2 orange juice, 4 shallots (chopped), 6 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp black pepper, and 3 tbsp olive oil. Rub evenly over 4 lbs pork shoulder.
2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 300°F. Roast pork for 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with juices. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
3. Step 3: In a skillet, sauté 2 red onions (sliced) in 1 tbsp oil until caramelized. Add 1 cup green olives and 1 cup water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Serve sliced pork with 2 cups cooked white rice and 2 plantains (fried or grilled).