Cuban Mojo Pork – Zesty, Juicy & Island-Inspired!

🐖🍊 Cuban Mojo Pork – Zesty, Juicy & Island-Inspired! 🇨🇺🔥

Slow-roasted to perfection in a citrusy garlic marinade, this pork is fall-apart tender and bursting with flavor. Whether tucked into tacos, layered in sandwiches, or served over rice—this is tropical comfort food at its best.

Ingredients:

• 4–5 lb pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless) 🐖
• 1 tbsp salt 🧂
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
• 1/2 cup orange juice 🍊
• 1/4 cup lime juice 🍋
• 6 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp dried oregano 🌿
• Zest of 1 orange 🍊
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 🌿
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced 🧅

Instructions:

1. Make the Mojo Marinade:
   In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, orange zest, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate the Pork:
   Place pork in a large resealable bag or bowl. Pour marinade over it, toss in the sliced onions, and refrigerate for 6–12 hours (overnight is best!).
3. Roast Low & Slow:
   Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place pork with all the marinade in a roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil and roast for 3.5 to 4 hours, until fork-tender.
4. Caramelize the Edges:
   Remove foil, increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C), and roast uncovered for another 20–30 minutes until the outside is beautifully caramelized.
5. Shred & Serve:
   Let it rest slightly, then shred using two forks. Mix the pork with those juicy, flavorful pan drippings.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve over Cuban black beans and rice
• Make loaded mojo pork tacos with avocado and pickled onions
• Build an epic Cuban sandwich with crusty bread and pickles

Quick Info:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Marinate Time: 6–12 hours
• Cook Time: 4.5 hours
• Total Time: ~5 hours
• Servings: 8–10

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