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Tender Cuban Mojo Pork Slow Cooker Recipe

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A simple and flavorful slow cooker pork recipe infused with a bright, tangy Cuban mojo marinade. Perfectly tender and juicy pork shoulder cooked low and slow for melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork shoulder (1.4–1.8 kg)
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh sour orange juice (or 1/2 cup fresh orange juice + 1/2 cup fresh lime juice)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mojo marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, fresh sour orange juice (or the orange-lime mix), olive oil, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended (about 5 minutes).
  2. Trim and season the pork: Pat pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Trim any large excess fat, leaving a thin layer for flavor. Place in a large dish or slow cooker insert. Pour half of the mojo marinade over the pork, rubbing it all over to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes if possible.
  3. Place pork in the slow cooker: Arrange pork shoulder fat side up in the slow cooker. Pour remaining marinade over the top. Add the two bay leaves on the sides of the meat.
  4. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 5 to 6 hours, until pork easily shreds with a fork.
  5. Shred and mix: Remove pork from slow cooker and transfer to a large platter or bowl. Discard bay leaves. Use two forks to shred the meat finely, then mix with the cooking juices left in the slow cooker.
  6. Serve and garnish: Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve as a sandwich filling, alongside rice and beans, or in tacos.

Notes

Marinate pork for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor. Use fresh garlic for best taste. If cooking liquid is too thin after shredding, simmer it down to thicken. Avoid over-salting at the start as slow cooking concentrates flavors. Let pork rest 15 minutes before serving to redistribute juices.

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