Recipe
Roasted Lechoncito
Whole lechoncito marinated with garlic mojo, oregano, and sour orange, roasted in the oven until the skin is well toasted.
- Preparation30 min
- Cooking2 h
- Total time2 h 30 min
- Servings10 servings
- DifficultyMedium
Nothing beats a roasted lechoncito to celebrate the arrival of the New Year or any other important event with family and friends. Serve it with delicious arroz moro and yuca con mojo.
Ingredients
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Method
- Clean the lechoncito well and place it on a large roasting pan.
- Prepare the marinade: crush the garlic with the pepper, salt, and oregano until everything forms a puree.
- Add the juice of the sour oranges to the puree and mix well.
- Rub the entire lechoncito with this mojo.
- Cook it in a hot oven for about two hours, until the meat is cooked and the skin is well toasted.
- While roasting, turn it over and baste it with the mojo every so often.
