Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork
Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork marinates in the fantastic flavors of citrus, garlic, oregano, and cumin all while cooking to a delicious tenderness. This an easy and flavorful meal that is perfect for any day of the week!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 4 lb boston butt or pork shoulder
- 2 tbls vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ to 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 to 2 tbsp cornstarch to thicken sauce after cooking, if desired
Instructions
- In a large skillet or in slow cooker if it has the saute feature, add the oil over medium high heat.
- Salt and pepper all sides of the pork and sear on all sides.
- In the slow coooker add orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes and bay leaves and mix.
- Add the pork to the slow cooker and spoon marinade over all the sides of the pork roast.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or 6 hours on high.
- For a thicker sauce remove some of the drippings and add in cornstarch and mix well with a fork or whisk.
Nutrition
Serving: 11 serving | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 553mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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www.soulfullymade.com/slow-cooker-cuban-mojo-pork/