Cuban Lechon Asado (Roasted Pork)

by Jose Garces

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High Protein

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Chef Jose Garces' classic Christmas Lechón takes its inspiration from a traditional Cuban holiday meal. With a rich blend of earthy spices, marinated for 24 hours, and slow roasted until irresistibly crispy, this dish will transport you to Chef Jose's holiday dinner table. All served with a Mojo Criollo sauce made with shallot, orange juices, cumin, and garlic. On the side, enjoy arroz morro, made with basmati rice, black beans, and fresh cilantro, along with steamed yucca and sweet fried plantains. It's a culinary journey that captures the essence of warm December nights in the Caribbean.

Nutritional facts

Protein

40g

Carbs

68g

Calories

860

Fat

47g

Ingredients

Canola and Olive Oil BlendBay LeafExtra Virgin Olive OilCanned Black BeansOreganoPlantainVegetable BaseCuminCilantroGarlicAchiote PasteAgave SyrupOnionBasmati RiceKosher SaltShallotChipotle in AdoboLime JuiceYuccaGreen OnionOrange JuiceRed Bell PepperCanola OilItalian ParsleyPork Shoulder

Reviews

4.2

Based on 619 reviews

So if you live near a Spanish neighborhood, you’re better off going into a Spanish neighborhood and getting a plate of food you’re gonna get twice as much food. But if you live in a non Spanish are, this works. It’s a bit smaller than most Spanish meals but flavorful. Should have 2-3 plantains. Rice was hard, sauce saved everything.

mayra perdomo · 02/02/25

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About Jose Garces

Iron Chef, father, husband, James Beard Award-winner, entrepreneur, and food innovator, Chef Jose Garces is known as a leading culinary authority of Spanish and Latin-American food.
From the Spanish tapas at Amada, his first restaurant, to the playful Japanese street food at Okatshe in Atlantic City, Chef Garces continually pushes the boundaries of culinary excellence.
While he maintains his successful career owning and operating full-service restaurants, Chef Garces is also looking toward the future, with an increased focus on bringing restaurant-quality experiences to the homes and businesses of culinary enthusiasts in new and interesting ways. From enhanced home delivery options and virtual online cooking demos, to live online cooking classes, Chef Garces is excited to connect with both fans of his work on television, as well as the home cook who’d like to experience “chef life” in their own kitchen.
As a child of immigrants and a leader in the diverse and inclusive hospitality industry, the wellbeing of his community in Philadelphia has always been dear to Chef Garces’ heart. To help provide ongoing and actionable assistance to the immigrant community, Chef Garces co-founded The Garces Foundation in 2011. The Garces Foundation provides services, including community health days, English language skills classes that target the restaurant industry, and most recently, an increased focus on procuring and providing food supplies to the food insecure.
Chef Garces is the author of two cookbooks, Latin Evolution and The Latin Road Home, published by Lake Isle Press.