Cuban-Style Brined Pork Roast
Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 - 12:01 AM
Makes 10 servings.
In a blender, combine water, salt, brown sugar, orange juice concentrate, cumin and oregano. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
Add ice and stir until water temperature reads no more than 45° on an instant-read thermometer. Add pork roast, then cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°.
Remove pork from brine and pat dry with a paper towel; discard brine.
Rub olive oil onto surface of meat, then season it with pepper. Roast on a rack in a roasting pan until internal temperature reads 150° on an instant-read thermometer inserted at the center, about 1 to 1¼ hours.
Remove roast from oven, cover loosely with foil, and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.


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