Juicy Oven Pork Leg

Fall in love with the incredible flavor and seasoning of this juicy oven pork leg, as it is the perfect dish for your Christmas or New Year's dinner.Now you know, if Christmas Eve dinner is at your house, look no further and cook this marinated leg, as it is an easy option, since you just need to coat it with the marinade and bake it. To top it off, its flavor is so versatile that it can be paired with all kinds of sides like mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, and more.Before getting to work, it is important to remember that the key to this juicy oven pork leg is to follow the recipe to the letter, as that will ensure the flavor and juiciness of this main dish.Remember that the pork leg is a great option if you don’t want to cook turkey or loin this Christmas, as it will also be a hit for leftovers since you can slice it and serve it in tortas or tacos. Are you excited to prepare this juicy oven pork leg?Plum LegShredded LegLeg in Pineapple Sauce
Ingredients
10
Servings
  • 3 ancho chiles, soaked, for the marinade
  • 10 árbol chiles, soaked, for the marinade
  • 5 guajillo chiles, soaked, for the marinade
  • 3 cloves garlic, roasted, for the marinade
  • 1/4 onions, roasted, for the marinade
  • 1/4 cups white vinegar, for the marinade
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, for the marinade
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, for the marinade
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, for the marinade
  • 1/4 cinnamon sticks, for the marinade
  • 3 allspice berries, for the marinade
  • salt, for the marinade
  • 4 kilos pork leg, for the marinade
Preparation
3h
3h
Medium
  • Blend the ancho chili, árbol chili, guajillo chili, garlic, onion, white vinegar, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  • Place the pork leg in a baking dish, make incisions all over the meat, and pour the marinade over it. Then, cover with aluminum foil and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Bake the marinated leg at 170 °C for 3 hours. Let it rest for 15 minutes and slice.

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