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Mojo Pork Recipe (Crockpot)
Tender, Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork is full of garlic and citrus flavors. It's a simple dump-and-go recipe that marinates in a Cuban mojo sauce in the crock pot. And the leftovers make the best Cuban sandwiches ever!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound boneless pork shoulder or pork butt
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Zest of 1 orange
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients except for the pork shoulder and pulse until everything is finely chopped. If you do not have a food processor or blender, just finely chop the herbs and mince the garlic, then combine everything in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside about 1/3 cup of the mojo sauce for later and keep it in the fridge while the pork cooks.
- Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and pour the mojo sauce over it. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or on LOW for 8-10 hours.
- When the pork is fully cooked and tender, carefully transfer it to a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes until browned on top. While doing this, you can thicken the cooking juices remaining in the slow cooked using a slurry made from 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water, if desired. Just stir it in, cover, and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes while browning the pork and shredded it.
- Pull the Cuban mojo pork apart using two fork or just by chopping with a large knife a few times to break it up into tender chunks. Drizzle with reserved mojo sauce, if desired, and serve with the remaining juices from the slow cooker.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted slightly and inspired by posts from Serious Eats and Recipe Tin Eats.
Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
550mg
(23%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.