Roasted Pork

josamky1063's Note:

It's excellent served with port wine gravy, black beans and rice.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (2 ½ lb) pork sirloin roast or 1 (2 ½ lb) pork shoulder or 1 (2 ½ lb) pork roast
• 1 head garlic , peeled
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• ¼ cup key lime juice

Directions:

1. To make the mojo, place all ingredients in a food processor and grind to a smooth paste. (all ingredients except for the pork).
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
3. Slather pork with mojo.
4. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours to overnight.
5. Place pork with mojo (do not try to discard) in roasting pan.
6. Put into oven for 15 minutes.
7. Lower heat to 325 degrees F; allow pork to roast until an internal temperature of 170 degrees F is reached, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
8. Rest roast for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
9. Makes 6 to 8 servings.