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Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork
Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork made with citrus, garlic, oregano and cumin takes almost no prep time and makes a fantastic, flavorful meal your family will love any night of the week!
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 dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 leaves bay
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot add the canola oil on medium high heat.
- Season the pork with the kosher salt and black pepper and brown the pork on all sides.
- To the slow cooker add the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic and bay leaves and mix it together.
- Add the pork to the slow cooker and roll it in the mixture until it is coated well.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 6.
- When the pork is done you can serve as is with the juice on top.
- 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.
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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
(15%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
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.