Lechon Asado Al Horno (Roasted Pork)

Ingredients

• •1 to 6 pound pork shoulder
• •5 teaspoons of salt
• •5 medium garlic cloves
• •1/2 teaspoon of powdered pepper
• •1/2 teaspoon of crushed oregano
• •3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• •1 tablespoon of vinegar

Directions

1. 1Wash the pork shoulder. With a sharp knife make incisions in different place of the pork shoulder. Put salt in the incisions and on the outside. Rub in the salt.
2. 2Grind together the garlic, pepper, oregano, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Spread this mix on the outside of the pork.
3. 3Mix the vinegar and the remaining oil and spread on the outside of the pork. Put away in the refrigerator for 1 day. If you planned to cook it the same day, prepare the pork at least 1 hour ahead of time.
4. 4Remove the pork shoulder from the refrigerator 2 hours before putting it in the oven.
5. 5Turn the oven on 10 minutes before you place the pork shoulder in the oven and set the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. 6Cook the pork for 3 1/2 hours. Then raise the temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 15 to 30 minutes until the skin is toasted.