Roast Pork a la Criolla


Course : Pork
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


3 pounds boneless pork single loin roast or boneles fresh ham roast(inside round) -- netted or tied

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6 cloves garlic -- crushed

1 teaspoon oregano

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar

1 tablespoon salt
 

Preparation / Directions:


In small bowl, mix together all seasonings, then rub this mixture on all surfaces of the pork roast. Place roast in shallow pan and roast in a 350 degree F oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat thermometer inserted reads 155 degrees F. Remove roast from oven, let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to serve. Menu suggestions: Serve with black beans and rice (Christiansand Moors) garnished with chopped cilantro, sliced orange and red onion salad dressed with vinaigrette and crusty bread. Cuban Sandwich: For each sandwich split a cuban or submarine roll in half lengthwise; spread each roll half with prepared mustard and layer sandwich with one ounce each thinly sliced roast pork, swiss cheese and deli ham; add sliced dill or bread and butter pickles and close sandwich. Lightly butter outside surface of roll and grill on a hot griddle (or in a 400 degree F oven) until lightly toasted and cheese is melted.

 

Nutritional Information:

29 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (76% calories from fat); trace Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 800mg Sodium


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