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- INGREDIENTS FOR A 10 LBS PORK LEG (ABOUT 20 SERVINGS)
- 1 PORK LEG ABOUT 10 LBS, SKIN REMOVED
- For the marinada:
- 10 garlic cloves
- 1/2 large white onion
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon of coarse salt
- Alumninum foil or baking bag
- For the Adobo Sauce
- 8 Ancho Peppers, cleaned and deveined
- 6 Pasilla Peppers, cleaned and deveined
- 2 cups of orange juice
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of coarse salt
- 3 tablespoons of melted lard
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1568g | |
| Calories 1314 | |
| Calories from Fat 513 | 39% |
| Total Fat 58.36g | 73% |
| Saturated Fat 16.5g | 66% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium 14094mg | 587% |
| Potassium 6010mg | 172% |
| Total Carbs 178.22g | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber 45.3g | 151% |
| Sugars 56.85g | 38% |
| Protein 28.98g | 46% |
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