Cuban Mojo Pork Recipe
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4.7
672 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Resting Time
20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
607 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cuban
Cuban Mojo Pork Recipe
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A traditional Cuban roasted pork recipe that is very simple, yet packed with tons of flavor! There is nothing to this pork except an amazing marinade, but it is honestly some of the best meat I’ve ever put in my mouth. Just look at that crust!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves finely chopped
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon minced oregano 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- kosher salt and pepper
- 3 & 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder in one piece*
Instructions
- If you have a food processor: Add the orange juice, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, and smashed (not minced) garlic cloves, and pulse until everything is finely chopped. Add this mixture to a ziplock bag, along with the rest of the oil, zest, lime juice, oregano, and cumin.
- If you don't have a food processor: In a large ziplock bag, combine olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, minced garlic, oregano, and cumin. Shake it around a bit to mix it up, then add the pork shoulder.
- Place the zipped up bag in a baking dish, and put it in the fridge overnight, or several hours at least.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a wire rack (I used a cooling rack) over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place the pork on the rack and discard the marinade. Salt and pepper the pork well.
- Roast the pork for 30 minutes. It should be lightly browned.
- Turn the oven down to 375 degrees F. Roast for another 1 hour and 20-30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 160.
- Transfer to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil and let rest at least 20 minutes.
- Carve against the grain and serve.
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Notes
- *I accidentally grabbed a bone-in pork shoulder. Worked great!
- Source: People.com, who published the recipe from the chef who cooked for the movie "Chef."
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
607kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
159mg
(53%)
Potassium
1151mg
(33%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
359IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1151mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 359IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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