Best 8 Crockpot Cuban Pork Tenderloin Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Cuba with our comprehensive guide to cooking a succulent crockpot Cuban pork tenderloin. This dish, brimming with aromatic spices, zesty citrus, and tender, fall-off-the-bone pork, will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Havana. As you embark on this culinary journey, we'll provide expert tips and step-by-step instructions to ensure a perfect result every time. Whether you're hosting a potluck, gathering friends for dinner, or simply seeking a comforting and flavorful meal, this recipe will undoubtedly satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HAVANA SLOW COOKER PORK TENDERLOIN



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This dish has bright flavors and becomes incredibly easy too with the help of a slow cooker! I came up with this recipe with the flavors and style of cooking meat slowly, inspired by my friend from Cuba.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, sliced
3 pounds pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons minced garlic
½ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon grill seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Arrange onion slices in the bottom of a slow cooker; top with pork tenderloin. Sprinkle garlic evenly over onion and pork. Pour orange juice, vinegar, and lemon juice over pork. Sprinkle cumin, grill seasoning, salt, red pepper, bay leaves, and lemon zest over pork.
  • Cover and cook on Low until pork is very tender, 6 to 7 hours. To serve, slice tenderloin into 1 1/2-inch slices, arrange on a platter, and drizzle juices over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 98.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 926.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SLOW COOKER CUBAN PORK



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This is from an authentic Cuban recipe site, although I couldn't tell you how "authentic" it is, considering I have never been to Cuba. Serve with black beans and rice. Authentic or not, however, this recipe is amazing, especially the second day on a Cubano sandwich!

Provided by duetfreak

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 10h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed and silver skin removed
1 cup orange juice (such as Simply®)
½ cup lime juice
½ cup lemon juice
14 whole black peppercorns
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 head garlic, peeled and pressed
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cut pork loin into 3 equal pieces.
  • Turn a slow cooker to Low. Add orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and peppercorns, then add onion.
  • Mix garlic, salt, and oregano into a paste and rub all over pork pieces. Place pork in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until pork is slightly pink in the center, 9 to 10 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Pull apart meat with 2 forks and let sit for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1176.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CROCKPOT CUBAN STYLE PORK TENDERLOIN



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Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Time 3h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pound pork tenderloin
3/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 tablespoon soy sauce
5 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups of remaining sauce
2 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Cut the pork tenderloin in half so that it fits in your crockpot, if it already fits, no need to cut it in half.
  • Mix all other ingredients together, and pour this sauce in the crockpot and set the pork tenderloin in the crockpot. Set on high and cook for 3 1/2 hours or on slow for 5 to 6 hours.
  • To make the gravy strain the remaining sauce. In a small sauce pan, melt 2 tbsp of butter and add about 1/2 cup of the sauce and the flour. Quickly whisk and after it thickens add remaining sauce and whisk and cook until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Serve over pork.

SLOW COOKED CUBAN SANDWICH



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime (2 tablespoons)
Juice of 1 orange (2 tablespoons)
3 to 3 1/2-pound boneless pork shoulder
One 24-inch sub roll
Yellow mustard
1 pound Swiss, thick-sliced
1 pound honey ham, thinly sliced
2 cups dill pickle chips
2 red onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix the oil, salt, cumin, oregano, black pepper, red pepper, garlic, lime juice and orange juice in a small bowl. Make slits in the pork with a paring knife and rub liberally all over with the oil mixture. Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the remaining juices from the bowl. Cover and cook on low until tender, flipping once halfway through, about 6 hours.
  • Remove from the slow cooker and let cool slightly. Shred the pork into thick chunks with 2 forks. Set the pork aside and keep warm in the cooking liquid.
  • Slice the roll open and smear both sides with mustard. Layer on the Swiss, ham, pulled pork and pickles. Place the onions over half the sub and cut into portions. Or, start on opposing ends and race to the middle.

CUBAN PORK TENDERLOIN



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Made with fresh citrus and spice, this delicious Cuban Pork Tenderloin is perfect with a zesty rice and black bean salad.

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
¼ cup orange juice, fresh
¼ cup grapefruit juice, fresh
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup long-grain rice
½ orange, grated zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Using thin knife, trim silver skin from tenderloin. Mix orange juice, grapefruit juice, cilantro, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt, and hot pepper in gallon-sized zip-top plastic bag. Add pork, close, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Meanwhile, make Rice and Black Bean Salad.
  • Prepare outdoor grill for direct medium-hot grilling. For a gas grill, preheat grill on high. Adjust temperature to 400°F. For a charcoal grill, build fire and let burn until coals are covered with white ash. Spread coals and let burn for 15-20 minutes.
  • Lightly oil cooking grate. Remove pork from marinade, drain briefly, but do not scrape off solids. Place on grill and cover grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and instant-read thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 145°F, about 20-27 minutes. Transfer to carving board and let stand 3-5 minutes. Cut on slight diagonal and serve with rice and black bean salad.
  • Rice and Black Bean Salad:
  • To make salad, bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice and cook (like pasta) until tender, about 16 minutes. Drain in wire sieve, rinse under cold water, and let cool.
  • In medium bowl, whisk orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Whisk in oil. Add cooled rice, black beans, scallions and cilantro, and mix. Let stand at room temperature for up to 4 hours. (If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving, or rice will be hard.)

SLOW-COOKER CUBANO SANDWICHES



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This recipe came about because I didn't have pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead. It reminded me so much of a Cuban sandwich that I added the ham and Swiss cheese to complete the dish. Instead of adding cheese to the slow cooker, you can also build the sandwiches and top with sliced cheese. Place under the broiler to melt. -Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h45m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds pork tenderloin
7 tablespoons stone-ground mustard, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1 pound fully cooked boneless ham steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 jar (16 ounces) whole baby dill pickles, undrained, sliced thick
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
8 submarine buns, split

Steps:

  • Rub pork with 3 tablespoons mustard, season with pepper and place in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Add ham and pickles, including pickle juice. Cover and cook on low until tender, turning halfway through, about 6 hours. , Shred pork with 2 forks. Sprinkle cheese over meat mixture; cover and cook until cheese melts, about 30 minutes. , When ready to serve, slice rolls and toast lightly in a toaster oven or broiler. Spread remaining mustard evenly over both sides. Using a slotted spoon, top rolls with meat mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 1941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

CUBAN SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS



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This recipe is courtesy of my Mother-in-law. It's the easiest, most delicious crock pot recipe ever. Normally I shy away from canned ingredients, but the sofrito has so much flavor, it really doesn't need anything else. I serve the chops with a side of brown rice.

Provided by Diet It Up

Categories     Stew

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 center-cut pork chops, bone-in
1 (12 ounce) jar sofrito sauce, Goya
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • Layer the pork chops in a crock pot.
  • Combine sofrito, tomato sauce and water in a bowl. Pour over the chops.
  • Set the crock pot for 6 hours on the low setting.
  • Add the olives to the sauce before serving.

CROCK POT CUBAN PORK ROAST



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Make and share this Crock Pot Cuban Pork Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 10h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup grapefruit juice
1/4 cup water
3 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
1 cup sliced onion
flour tortilla

Steps:

  • To prepare marinade for pork roast mix together fruit juices, water, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and bay leaves in a small mixing bowl.
  • If necessary, trim fat from pork roast.
  • With a large meat fork, pierce meat several times.
  • Place roast in a large Ziploc bag; add marinade.
  • Marinade in refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours; turning several times.
  • Place onion in bottom of slow cooker topped with meat and marinade.
  • Cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or High 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove meat from slow cooker and cool slightly before carving.
  • Skim fat from gravy.
  • Shred meat; remove onions with a large slotted spoon and add meat.
  • Remove bay leaves and discard.
  • Serve meat in flour tortillas with small bowls of gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.3, Fat 36.7, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 128.9, Sodium 240.9, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 30.6

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker with a 4-quart or larger capacity.
  • Trim any excess fat from the pork tenderloin.
  • Season the pork tenderloin with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin.
  • Sear the pork tenderloin in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. This step is optional but adds flavor.
  • Place the pork tenderloin in the slow cooker.
  • Add the orange juice, chicken broth, salsa, and chopped onion to the slow cooker.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the pork tenderloin is cooked through.
  • Remove the pork tenderloin from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve the pork tenderloin with rice, beans, tortillas, or your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This Cuban pork tenderloin recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic Cuban dish. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and slightly sweet. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love.

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