Best Mojo Pork Slow Cooker Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 pound pork shoulder
- 1 orange zested and sliced
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 limes zested and sliced
- 8 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ cup fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 bunch cilantro or 1 teaspoon coriander powder
Instructions
- Cut the pork into large chunks.4 pound pork shoulder
- Zest the orange and the lime, and squeeze the juice from both or slice to add to the marinating bag.1 orange, ½ cup orange juice, 2 limes
- Chop the garlic and dice the onion.8 cloves garlic, 1 onion
- Add all the chopped ingredients along with the herbs, spices and olive oil to a large zip-top bag.½ cup lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 Tablespoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin, ¼ cup fresh oregano, 1 bunch cilantro
- Add the chopped pork to the bag.4 pound pork shoulder
- Close the bag, remove as much air as possible from the bag, and massage the bag to endure all surfaces of the meat are covered.
- Store in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours but not exceeding 24 hours.
- When ready to cook the pork, add all the ingredients from the bag to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8-12 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
- The pork will be super tender when it is done. Be sure to save any juices and drippings from the crockpot to make a sauce to go with your pork.
- To finish the pork, bring a few tablespoons of canola oil to the point of smoking in a cast iron or heavy bottom pan.
- Add the pork pieces in a single layer and allow them to sear for 1-2 minutes.
- Turn the pork over and sear on the other side. The edges will be crispy and delicious when they are done!
- Serve with your favorite rice, potatoes or taco shells.
Nutrition
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