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Sliced Cuban pork with orange slices, black beans, lime, and chopped herbs on a plate.
Kaeleigh Pugliese

Mojo Cuban Pork Roast

5 from 5 votes
Mojo Cuban Pork Roast is a flavorful pork shoulder marinated with citrus, garlic, oregano, and cumin, then roasted until tender enough to shred or slice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Marinate Time 4 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 264
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 3–4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then season all over with salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and orange zest.
  4. Place the pork in a roasting pan or casserole dish. Pour the marinade over the pork, turning to coat all sides.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for more flavor.
  6. Remove the pork from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before roasting.
  7. Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil or a lid and roast for 2 ½-3 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
  8. Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
  9. Roast uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until the outside is browned and crispy.
  10. Let the pork rest for 10-15 minutes, then shred with two forks or slice as desired.
  11. Spoon the pan juices over the pork before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 39gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 710mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Marinate overnight if possible: The pork will have the best flavor if it has several hours to sit in the citrus garlic marinade.
  • Let the pork sit before roasting: Taking it out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking helps it roast more evenly.
  • Cover tightly while roasting: The pork needs the covered cooking time to become tender before the outside is browned.
  • Roast uncovered at the end: Increasing the oven temperature helps the outside brown and crisp after the pork is tender.
  • Use the pan juices: Spoon the juices over the shredded or sliced pork before serving so it stays moist and flavorful.

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