Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Mojo Pork (Citrus, Garlic, Cuban Slow Cooker Recipe)
Sarah Mock, savoring a glass of red wine, smiles warmly indoors near a staircase. With her long brown hair and light blouse, she exudes relaxed elegance in this candid headshot.Sarah Mock
Use your crockpot to help make the best Cuban mojo pork recipe! A pork shoulder marinated in a blend of citrus juices, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil and oregano.
Pin Recipe Print Recipe
Four tacos filled with shredded meat from a delicious Mojo Pork Recipe, garnished with cilantro, and accompanied by lime wedges on a white plate.
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time8 hours
Prep Time16 hours
servings8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 pound (1 ⅘ kg) pork shoulder
  • 1 (1) orange zested and sliced
  • ½ Cup (124 g) orange juice
  • 2 (2) limes zested and sliced
  • 8 cloves (8 cloves) Garlic chopped
  • 1 (1) onion chopped
  • ½ Cup (122 g) Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Cup (54 g) olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 Teaspoon (1 Teaspoon) cumin
  • ¼ Cup (12 g) fresh oregano leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 bunch (1 bunch) Cilantro or 1 teaspoon coriander powder

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork into large chunks.
    4 pound (1 ⅘ kg) pork shoulder
  2. Zest the orange and the lime, and squeeze the juice from both or slice to add to the marinating bag.
    1 orange, ½ Cup (124 g) orange juice, 2 limes
  3. Chop the garlic and dice the onion.
    1 onion, 8 cloves Garlic
  4. Add all the chopped ingredients along with the herbs, spices and olive oil to a large zip-top bag.
    ½ Cup (122 g) Lemon Juice, ¼ Cup (54 g) olive oil, 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper, ¼ Cup (12 g) fresh oregano leaves, 1 bunch Cilantro, 1 Teaspoon cumin
  5. Add the chopped pork to the bag.
    4 pound (1 ⅘ kg) pork shoulder
  6. Close the bag, remove as much air as possible from the bag, and massage the bag to endure all surfaces of the meat are covered.
  7. Store in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours but not exceeding 24 hours.
  8. When ready to cook the pork, add all the ingredients from the bag to the slow cooker.
  9. Cook on low for 8-12 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  10. The pork will be super tender when it is done. Be sure to save any juices and drippings from the crockpot to make a sauce to go with your pork.
  11. To finish the pork, bring a few tablespoons of canola oil to the point of smoking in a cast iron or heavy bottom pan.
  12. Add the pork pieces in a single layer and allow them to sear for 1-2 minutes.
  13. Turn the pork over and sear on the other side. The edges will be crispy and delicious when they are done!
  14. Serve with your favorite rice, potatoes or taco shells as pictured above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg

Notes

If you would like to have a thicker sauce to serve with your Mojo Pork, 30 minutes before the end of the cooking, whisk together a tablespoon of cold water and a tablespoon of cornstarch to make a cornstarch slurry. Add the slurry to the slow cooker. Turn the temperature to high and cook on high for the remaining 30 minutes.
CourseCrock-Pot Recipes, Pork Recipes
CuisineCuban
QR Code linking back to recipe