Cuban Mojo Pork
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5.0
153 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
769 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuban Mojo Pork
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Cuban Mojo Pork is a great way to twist up the old pulled pork routine. The Mojo sauce is bright and zesty with citrus. The pork is supremely fork tender. The flavors are spot on amazing!
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Ingredients
For Mojo Sauce:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice plus 2 TB
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1 TB orange peel grated
- 1 TB dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 ½ tsp table salt
- 1 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the Pork:
- 5 ½ lbs boneless country style pork ribs excess fat trimmed, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
- 28 oz regular chicken broth
- 1 head garlic peeled and chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Mojo sauce by placing all sauce ingredients in a blender. Puree until sauce is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400F with rack on lower middle. In an oven proof heavy pot combine pork, broth, two-thirds of the garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cover tightly and bake 1.5 hours or until pork is very tender. Use slotted spoon to transfer pork to a bowl. Boil the liquid in pot until it's reduced to 1.5 cups, about 30 min. Return pork to pot, add 1/4 cup of the mojo sauce, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy large skillet over medium high heat, add oil, onion, and rest of garlic. Saute until onions are tender, 12 min. Season with a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer pork to serving individual plates. Spoon pan juices over pork. Top with onion mixture, and drizzle with remaining Mojo sauce.
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- We use our Dutch Oven or All Clad Pot, as both options are extremely sturdy, cook evenly, and can go straight from stovetop to oven.
- Mojo sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and covered/chilled until ready to use.
- You can also use this mojo sauce with chicken thighs or beef. For chicken, you can cook for less time. For certain cuts of beef, you'll need to increase the cook time for desired tenderness.
- For tasty serving ideas and variations, see original article.
- This recipe is part of our Favorite Gathering Recipes.
- Serve the Cuban Mojo Pork with Cuban Rice and Beans or perfectly cooked jasmine rice, and you've got yourself a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
769kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
201mg
(67%)
Sodium
1390mg
(58%)
Potassium
1087mg
(31%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
226IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 769 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 769kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1390mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1087mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 226IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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