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Juicy Cuban Mojo Pork

Tender slow-roasted pork marinated in a bold citrus-garlic mojo sauce, packed with authentic Cuban flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Cuban, Latin
Servings 8 people
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or bowl
  • Roasting pan
  • Aluminum foil
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

Mojo Marinade

  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 0.5 cup fresh lime juice
  • 10-12 cloves garlic smashed
  • 0.66 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1.5 tsp black pepper

Pork

  • 4-5 lb pork shoulder bone-in or boneless
  • 1 onion sliced

Instructions
 

  • Blend or whisk all mojo marinade ingredients until combined.
  • Place pork in a large bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Add onions, cover, and refrigerate 12–24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Transfer pork and marinade to a roasting pan.
  • Cover tightly with foil and roast 3½–4 hours until fork-tender.
  • Remove foil, increase oven to 425°F (220°C), and roast 20–30 minutes until caramelized.
  • Rest pork 15–20 minutes before slicing or shredding. Serve with pan juices.

Notes

For extra flavor, reserve some marinade before adding to raw pork and drizzle over cooked meat.
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