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Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork
5 from 162 votes

Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork

Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork features a well-seasoned pork shoulder simmered in a citrus marinade of orange and lime juice with garlic, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. Slow cooking tenderizes the meat, infusing it with bright and herbaceous flavors, resulting in a juicy, pull-apart texture. This recipe suits meal prep and is flexible for serving in sandwiches, tacos, or alongside rice and beans.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 247 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 pound pork shoulder
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 leaves bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot add the canola oil on medium high heat.
  2. Season the pork with the kosher salt and black pepper and brown the pork on all sides.
  3. To the slow cooker add the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic and bay leaves and mix it together.
  4. Add the pork to the slow cooker and roll it in the mixture until it is coated well.
  5. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 6.
  6. When the pork is done you can serve as is with the juice on top.
  7. If you want a thicker sauce, 30 minutes before it is done skim the fat off the top, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to the slow cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 689mg (29%) Potassium 517mg (11%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 7.8mg (9%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247

% Daily Value*

Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 689mg 29%
Potassium 517mg 11%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 9%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.