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

Steps

1. In a large skillet or in slow cooker if it has the saute feature, add the oil over medium-high heat.
2. 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.
3. 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.