20-Min Citrus Pork Asado
Cuban-style garlicky, citrusy pork — seared and glazed in one skillet. Tender, caramelized, and ready in 20 minutes instead of hours.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 58g

Ingredients
7 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 2
Working in batches, sear pork chunks 2-3 minutes per side without stirring until deep brown.
Step 3
Add garlic and cumin, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then pour in orange juice, lime juice, and broth.
Step 4
Drop in bay leaves, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 8 minutes until pork is tender.
Step 5
Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce reduces and coats the meat.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with white rice and lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or heavy-bottomed stainless)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- citrus juicer or fork
- wooden spoon
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.



