Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork (Print Version)
Tender pork slow-cooked with orange, lime, cumin and garlic for a versatile Cuban-inspired dish perfect for any meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 pounds boneless pork butt
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1/3 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 large orange)
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1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 2-3 limes)
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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4 cloves garlic, minced
# Steps to Follow:
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Cut the pork butt into 4 equal-sized pieces. Add the pieces to the slow cooker.
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Combine orange juice, lime juice, kosher salt, ground cumin, oregano, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly to create the sauce.
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Pour the prepared sauce over the pork in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the pork is tender.
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Preheat oven to broil (high). Transfer the cooked pork to a sheet pan and shred it with two forks. Spread the shredded pork across the sheet pan and drizzle 1/4 cup of the cooking sauce over it. Broil for about 5 minutes or until the tops of the pork turn brown and crispy. Serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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If kosher salt is unavailable, substitute with sea salt.
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A bone-in pork butt can be used if boneless is unavailable.