Puerto Rican-style Roast Pork

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * ham shank
 * 3 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
 * 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic
 * 1½ tsp oregano leaves, crumbled fine
 * 1 tsp salt
 * ¾ tsp ground cumin
 * ½ tsp pepper
 * 2 large baking potatoes, scrubbed, cut lengthwise in 8 wedges
 * 1 large red onion cut in 8 wedges
 * 1 yellow summer squash, cut in 1 inch slices

Directions

 * 1) Stir seasoning mixture in a small bowl until blended, set aside.
 * 2) With sharp knife score diamond pattern in ham shank almost to meat.
 * 3) Brush entire ham shank with seasoning mixture.
 * 4) Place on rack in roasting pan and cover with plastic wrap.
 * 5) Let marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.
 * 6) Heat oven to 325°F.
 * 7) Unwrap meat and roast 2 hours.
 * 8) Add potatoes and onion wedges to roasting pan and brush with drippings.
 * 9) Roast 1 hour.
 * 10) Add squash, brush with drippings and continue to roast 45 minutes (meat should roast total of 35 minutes per pound) or until done and vegetables are tender.
 * 11) Let meat stand 15 minutes before slicing.
 * 12) Enjoy.