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Mojo Pork (Citrus, Garlic, Cuban Slow Cooker Recipe)

Created by: Sarah Mock
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
total time16 hours
Makes 8 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
 

  • Cut the pork into large chunks.
    4 pound pork shoulder
  • Zest the orange and the lime, and squeeze the juice from both or slice to add to the marinating bag.
    1 orange, ½ Cup orange juice, 2 limes
  • Chop the garlic and dice the onion.
    1 onion, 8 cloves Garlic
  • Add all the chopped ingredients along with the herbs, spices and olive oil to a large zip-top bag.
    ½ Cup Lemon Juice, ¼ Cup olive oil, 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper, ¼ Cup fresh oregano leaves, 1 bunch Cilantro, 1 Teaspoon cumin
  • Add the chopped pork to the bag.
    4 pound pork shoulder
  • 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.
  • Store in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours but not exceeding 24 hours.
  • When ready to cook the pork, add all the ingredients from the bag to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8-12 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • 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.
  • To finish the pork, bring a few tablespoons of canola oil to the point of smoking in a cast iron or heavy bottom pan.
  • Add the pork pieces in a single layer and allow them to sear for 1-2 minutes.
  • Turn the pork over and sear on the other side. The edges will be crispy and delicious when they are done!
  • Serve with your favorite rice, potatoes or taco shells as pictured above.

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.

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