Mojo Pork Crock Pot Recipe
Description
This Mojo Pork Crock Pot Recipe is a delicious way to enjoy a classic Cuban dish. This flavorful dish is made with pork shoulder, garlic, onions, and a unique blend of spices that give it a unique flavor. The slow cooking process helps tenderize the pork and allows the flavors to meld together. The result is a delicious, tender, and flavorful pork dish that is sure to please. This recipe is great for a weeknight dinner, or to serve at a family gathering.
Prep Time
This recipe requires about 15 minutes of prep time. This includes gathering the ingredients and prepping the pork shoulder. Trimming the fat off the pork shoulder is also important for this recipe, as it will help the pork cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the mojo sauce.
Cook Time
This recipe requires about 8 hours of cook time in the crock pot. This allows the pork to be cooked slowly and the flavors to mingle and build. You can also adjust the cook time depending on the size of the pork shoulder, and if you want it to be more or less tender.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of allspice
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup of orange juice
- 1/2 cup of lime juice
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
Instructions
1. Trim the fat off of the pork shoulder and season it with the cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and allspice. Rub the seasonings into the pork shoulder and set it aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant. Add the orange juice, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, white wine, water, and sea salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
3. Place the pork shoulder in the crock pot and pour the sauce over the top. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
4. After 8 hours, remove the pork shoulder from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Serve with extra mojo sauce and enjoy!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Crock pot
- Two forks
Notes
You can also prepare this recipe in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pork shoulder in a baking dish and pour the sauce over the top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is cooked through. Check the pork with a meat thermometer to ensure it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 40g
Recipe Tips
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork shoulder. Shred the pork and add it to the mojo sauce. Simmer the mixture for a few minutes and enjoy! You can also use this recipe to make pulled pork sandwiches. Serve the shredded pork on a bun with extra mojo sauce and your favorite toppings.
If you want to add some heat to the dish, you can add a few teaspoons of red pepper flakes or a few diced jalapenos. You can also adjust the amount of spices in the recipe to your liking. Add more or less of the cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and allspice to make the dish as mild or spicy as you'd like.
Post a Comment for "Mojo Pork Crock Pot Recipe"