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                    Roast Fresh Ham With Chayote Fntv

Recipe By     : Michael's Place Show #ML1B21 
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      lb            Fresh pork shoulder -- up to 5 lb
   6      cl            Garlic -- up to 8
   1      sm            White onion
   1      bn            Parsley
   2      ts            Salt
   2      ts            Ground black pepper
     1/4  c             Dark rum
     1/2  c             Light brown sugar
     1/4  c             Lime juice
     1/4  c             Olive oil
   2      lb            Chayote (Merleton)

Preheat oven to 400 F. 

Trim the excess fat from the pork shoulder. 

In the bowl of a food processor combine the garlic, onion, parsley,
salt, pepper, rum, sugar, and lime juice. Process until finely
chopped and drizzle in olive oil. 

Generously rub the pork with the marinade and marinate overnight of
for several hours. Reserve any remaining marinade for later. 

Peel the chayote and slice into 1/2" thick pieces. Brush with any
remaining marinade. Preheat a heavy roasting pan. Add several tb of
vegetable oil to the pan and place the roast, with the chayote into
the pan. Roast for 1-1/2 hours or until the internal temperature
reaches 155 F. Brush with any remaining marinade while the roast is
cooking. Remove from the oven and rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Serve with the chayote and green beans. 

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Copyright, Michael Lomonaco 1997

Posted by: Diane Geary


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