Description
A tender, flavorful Cuban-style roasted pork shoulder marinated in a vibrant citrus, garlic, and herb mojo. Perfect for celebrations, family meals, or weekend dinners.
Ingredients
• 3½ lbs pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in) • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp orange zest • ¾ cup fresh orange juice • ½ cup fresh lime juice • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped • ¼ cup mint leaves, finely chopped • 8 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tbsp minced fresh oregano (or 2 tsp dried oregano) • 2 tsp ground cumin • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. **Prepare the Mojo Marinade:** In a bowl or food processor, combine orange juice & zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, mint, oregano, and cumin. Blend until well mixed. 2. **Marinate the Pork:** Place the pork shoulder in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the mojo marinade over it and seal. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight. 3. **Roast the Pork:** Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Place pork on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Discard excess marinade. Season pork with kosher salt and black pepper. Roast for 30 minutes to develop a golden crust. 4. **Slow-Roast:** Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Continue roasting for 1 hour and 20–30 minutes more, or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C). 5. **Rest and Serve:** Remove pork from oven and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for 20 minutes. Slice against the grain for tenderness.
Notes
Serve with rice, black beans, plantains, or as pulled pork in sandwiches. For extra juiciness, baste with pan juices halfway through roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+8 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Cuban / Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: mojo pork, lechon asado, Cuban pork, citrus marinade, roast pork shoulder