Pata de Cerdo

Description
Canary Island-style pork roast. Very popular in the Canary Islands, these roast pork sandwiches are sure to please! The meat is juicy, and tender. Perfect for a picnic!
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * 3 – 4 hours | 10 minutes prep
 * 6 – 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 lbs pork sirloin roast (bone in, the roast should have a fair amount of fat on top)
 * ¼ cup olive oil
 * 1½ teaspoons paprika (I like smokey)
 * 3 – 4 cloves garlic
 * sea salt
 * ½ teaspoon thyme
 * ½ teaspoon oregano
 * 2 – 3 crusty French baguettes, sliced lengthwise
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) Using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic and salt.
 * 2) Once creamy, add paprika, thyme, oregano and oil, and combine well.
 * 3) Rub roast all over with this mixture and put, uncovered, in a 350°F preheated oven.
 * 4) Bake 3 – 4 hours, or until cooked through.
 * 5) Remove from oven and allow to stand 15 minutes before slicing.
 * 6) Slice into very thin slices, and serve on crusty baguettes, lightly salted.

Nutritional information
Calculated for 1 serving (238g), not including the baguettes.

Calories 675 | Calories from Fat 408 (60%) | Amount Per Serving %DV | Total Fat 45.4g 69% | Saturated Fat 14.2g 70% | Polyunsat. Fat 4.1g | Monounsat. Fat 22.5g | Trans Fat 0.0g | Cholesterol 197mg 65% | Sodium 136mg 5% | Potassium 813mg 23% | Total Carbohydrate 0.8g 0% | Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0% | Sugars 0.1g | Protein 62.0g 124% | Vitamin A 298mcg 5% | Vitamin B6 0.9mg 45% | Vitamin B12 1.7mcg 28% | Vitamin C 1mg 2% | Vitamin E 1mcg 3% | Calcium 56mg 5% | Magnesium 55mg 13% | Iron 2mg 14%