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Cuban Roast Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 2-3 pound pork roast- either sirloin tip roast or picnic
  • 4 onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • juice of one lime
  • zest of 1/4 lime
  • 3 limes
  • 16-32 ounces chicken broth depending on roast size
  • One additional onion sliced to be added while roasting the meat

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, place one half of the onions, garlic butter, lime juice, zest and seasonings. Place the roast on top of onions, and place the remaining onions on top of roast.
  • * tip: feel free to brown the exterior of the roast for better flavor before placing into cooker.
  • Pour 16-32 ounces of chicken broth into cooker.
  • If using a pressure cooker: Cook at high pressure for 40-55 minutes depending on size.
  • If using a slow cooker: Cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 8 hours
  • When roast is tender, remove from broth and shred with two forks. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and top with sliced onions.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Roast in a preheated 375 oven for 20 minutes, or until portions of the pork begin to crisp slightly. Stir occasionally if desired.