Cuban Pork Roast

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Pat the 2 lb pork shoulder dry and season all over with 1.5 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear the pork until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total.

Step 3

Remove pork to a plate. Add 2 sliced onions and 6 minced garlic cloves to the skillet; cook until onions soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in 0.5 cup orange juice, scraping up browned bits. Return pork to skillet, spooning onions over the top.

Step 5

Sprinkle with 1 tsp dried oregano. Cover and roast in oven until pork is fork-tender, about 2 hours, basting once halfway.

Step 6

Uncover and roast 15 more minutes until top is browned. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing; serve with onions and pan juices.