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overhead view of slices roasted Cuban Mojo Pork with citrus slices
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Roasted Cuban Mojo Pork

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Roasted pork shoulder marinated in a delicious garlicky, citrusy Cuban mojo marinade and roasted until it falls apart.
Prep Time 10 hours
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 15 hours
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

Roasted Pork
  • 4 lbs Pork Shoulder or pork butt
  • 1 tbsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Fresh Oregano Leaves
  • 2 cups Mojo Marinade

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven
  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Chef Knife
  • 1 Wooden Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Remove the rind from the pork shoulder
  2. Marinate the pork shoulder with 1.5 cups of the Cuban mojo marinade, cumin, and coriander powder in a ceramic baking dish - for at least an hour or two, ideally overnight.
  3. After marinating, leave the pork at room temperature before placing it in the oven.
  4. Place the pork shoulder in the Dutch oven and season with salt. Bake at 295 degrees, cover, and roast for 3-4 hours.
  5. Remove the cover, baste, increase the heat to 350, and bake for an hour or two. Baste the shoulder with the drippings once every hour and a half.
  6. Roast until the internal temperature is 180℉ or fork tender.
  7. Save the drippings, remove any excess fat, combine with the remaining fresh mojo sauce, pour on the pulled pork shoulder, and serve with rice and beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 48.5gFat: 52gSodium: 483mg

Notes

Mojo Marinade

  • 5-6 Sour oranges or Juice of 4 orange + juice of 3 limes
  • 8-9 garlic cloves smashed
  • ⅓ cup avocado oil
  • ⅓ tsp fresh oregano
  • tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup white onion when used for marinades or baking
  • ½ cup cilantro optional
  • 1 serrano chile or jalapeño stem removed, split lengthwise, optional
You can throw in the food processor or blender for a quick marinade.

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