Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork
Description
Let the slow cooker do the work to make this traditional Cuban pork. Mojo is a marinade made with sour oranges and plenty of garlic. It makes the meat tender and full of flavor that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
4 lb. Boston butt or pork shoulder
2 T. vegetable or canola oil
2 t. kosher salt
1/4 t. black pepper
1/4 c. freshly squeezed orange juice from sour oranges*
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lime juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 - 2 t. cumin
2 t. oregano
1/4 t. red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
1 - 2 T. cornstarch, for thickening sauce after cooking, if desired
Directions
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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. Sear on all sides to lock in the flavor and make a perfect crust on the meat.
In the slow cooker, add orange and lime juices, garlic, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes and bay leaves; stir. Add pork to the slow cooker; spoon marinade over all the sides of the pork roast.
Cook on Low for 8 hours or 6 hours on High.
To thicken the sauce, remove some of the drippings; add in cornstarch; stir well with a fork or a whisk.
8 servings.
*Use orange juice and limes or lemons and limes in substitution for sour oranges. The combo recreates the same flavor.