Mojo Pork Bowls
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Marinate
4 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
836 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cuban
Mojo Pork Bowls
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These Mojo Pork Bowls have shredded tender and flavorful mojo pork severed with black beans, avocado, mango salsa, and fresh herbs. It's easy to make in a slow cooker or in the oven.
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Ingredients
Mojo Pork:
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 medium orange , zested
- 3/4 cup orange juice , fresh
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 8 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 lbs pork shoulder or butt roast* , I usually buy slightly bigger because it will weigh a lot less when I trim all the fat off
Black Beans:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion , diced
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 cans black beans
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Serving:
- 1 1/2 cups Mango Salsa
- 2 avocados , chopped
- fresh cilantro , for garnish
- fresh mint leaves , for garnish
- warm corn tortillas, optional
- Hot Cooked rice, optional for a heartier meal
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Instructions
- Marinate Pork: Combine mojo sauce ingredients (everything but the pork) in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add pork to a bowl or resealable bag and pour half of the sauce on top. (Reserve remaining sauce for topping on bowls.) Marinate meat overnight, or for several hours.
- Black Beans: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute for a few minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Drain one can of black beans, and leave the others undrained. Add the black beans and spices and cook for 5 minutes. Use a potato masher to partially mash about half of the beans in the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook Pork:
- Slow Cooker Method: Add pork and marinade to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until it shreds easily with a fork.
- Oven Method: Place pork and marinade in a greased Dutch oven of covered baking dish. Bake at 300 degrees for about 2 hours (30 min/per lb), or until tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Assemble Bowls: Spoon black beans into bowl. Top with shredded mojo pork, a big scoop of mango salsa, sliced avocado, and garnish with cilantro and mint. Drizzle with mojo sauce, as desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: The pork can be marinated for 1-2 days, depending on freshness of the meat.
- Freezing Instructions: The pork can be frozen in the marinade or after cooked. Let it cool completely and then put in a freezer safe bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
836kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
33g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
1749mg
(73%)
Potassium
1854mg
(53%)
Fiber
22g
(88%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1044IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 836 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 836kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1749mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 1854mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 22g | 88% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1044IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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