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
- 2 lb pork shoulder, boneless (or pork butt), cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 whole (juiced) orange
- 2 whole (juiced) lime
- 8 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 whole bay leaves
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Working in batches, sear pork chunks 2-3 minutes per side without stirring until deep brown.
- 3
Add garlic and cumin, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then pour in orange juice, lime juice, and broth.
- 4
Drop in bay leaves, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 8 minutes until pork is tender.
- 5
Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce reduces and coats the meat.
- 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
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