Hornado De Cerdo Picante (spicy Pork Hornado)

Hornado de Cerdo Picante, or Spicy Pork Hornado, is a traditional Ecuadorian dish known for its flavorful and tender pork. This recipe combines the succulent pork with a spicy marinade, resulting in a dish that is sure to impress your taste buds.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Ecuadorian Pork Spicy Marinated
Hornado De Cerdo Picante (spicy Pork Hornado)

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder, bone-in
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, orange juice, and lime juice to create the marinade.
  3. Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the marinade over the pork, making sure to coat it evenly.
  5. Cover the roasting pan with foil and roast in the oven for 2.5 hours.
  6. Remove the foil and continue roasting for another 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the top is crispy.
  7. Once done, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
3 hours
Total time:
3 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
26g

Supplies

Roasting pan Foil

Tools

Knife Cutting board Small bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the spicy pork hornado with rice, avocado slices, and aji criollo (Ecuadorian hot sauce) for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the pork overnight in the refrigerator before roasting.

Cost

$20