Best 6 Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Cuban tradition with our exploration of the irresistible "Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork" recipe. This flavorful and succulent dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Havana. Indulge in the tender, fall-off-the-bone pork magically infused with a blend of aromatic spices, zesty citrus, and herbal freshness. Prepare to be captivated by the tantalizing flavors and aromas that will fill your kitchen as the pork simmers effortlessly in the slow cooker, creating a culinary masterpiece that is both authentic and utterly delectable.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER CUBAN MOJO PORK



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Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork made with citrus, garlic, oregano and cumin takes almost no prep time and makes a fantastic, flavorful meal your family will love any night of the week!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main

Time 8h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 pound pork shoulder
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic (, minced)
2 leaves bay
1 tablespoon cornstarch ((optional))
1 tablespoon water ((optional))

Steps:

  • In a large pot add the canola oil on medium high heat.
  • Season the pork with the kosher salt and black pepper and brown the pork on all sides.
  • To the slow cooker add the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic and bay leaves and mix it together.
  • Add the pork to the slow cooker and roll it in the mixture until it is coated well.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 6.
  • When the pork is done you can serve as is with the juice on top.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, 30 minutes before it is done skim the fat off the top, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to the slow cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 689 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER CUBAN MOJO PORK RECIPE



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Citrus and garlic are slow cooked all day with a pork shoulder, this makes a tender and flavorful shredded pork.

Provided by Sarah Olson

Categories     Main Course

Time 10h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lbs pork shoulder
2 Tbsp. olive oil, (extra virgin)
1 lemon
1 lime
1 orange
1 Tbsp. dried oregano ((leaf, not ground))
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
10 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 white onion, (cut into rounds)

Steps:

  • Add the pork shoulder to the slow cooker. Using a small knife cut slits into the pork, about an inch down.
  • In a large bowl add the olive oil. Cut the lemon, lime and orange in half. Squeeze the juice out of the citrus into the bowl. Add the oregano, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.
  • Pour the mixture over the pork roast. Using a spatula squish the garlic and sauce into the pork.
  • Add the onion rounds.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Shred the meat with 2 forks and remove the bone. I left about half of the juices with the meat to keep it moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Sodium 367 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER CUBAN MOJO PORK



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Tender, Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork is full of garlic and citrus flavors. It's a simple dump-and-go recipe that marinates in a Cuban mojo sauce in the crock pot. And the leftovers make the best Cuban sandwiches ever!

Provided by Amy Nash

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3-4 pound boneless pork shoulder or pork butt
8 cloves garlic
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
Zest of 1 orange
Zest of 1 lime
1 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients except for the pork shoulder and pulse until everything is finely chopped. If you do not have a food processor or blender, just finely chop the herbs and mince the garlic, then combine everything in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside about 1/3 cup of the mojo sauce for later and keep it in the fridge while the pork cooks.
  • Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and pour the mojo sauce over it. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or on LOW for 8-10 hours.
  • When the pork is fully cooked and tender, carefully transfer it to a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes until browned on top. While doing this, you can thicken the cooking juices remaining in the slow cooked using a slurry made from 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water, if desired. Just stir it in, cover, and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes while browning the pork and shredded it.
  • Pull the Cuban mojo pork apart using two fork or just by chopping with a large knife a few times to break it up into tender chunks. Drizzle with reserved mojo sauce, if desired, and serve with the remaining juices from the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER CUBAN MOJO PORK



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This Mojo Pork is marinated with the best citrus and garlic Mojo Criollo and slow cooked until fork-tender. The perfect crock pot dump-and-go Cuban pork recipe!

Provided by Chef Kathy McDaniel

Categories     Dinner     Main Course     Slow Cooker

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (4-pounds) pork shoulder or pork butt ((bone-in or boneless)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
Zest of 1 orange
Zest of 1 lime
1/2 cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, chopped finely
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped cilantro ((lightly packed))

Steps:

  • Using a paring knife, make a few slits all over the surface of the pork. (See Note 1)
  • Place the pork roast in the slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients. Make sure the pork gets coated with the marinade.
  • Cover and cook on high for 5 - 6 hours or on low for 8 or until tender.
  • At this point, the pork is fully cooked and can be served with the cooking juices or you can make a quick sauce (see Note 2)
  • To crisp up the top, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it onto an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Bake on a preheated 400 degrees F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until nicely browned.
  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. You will be able to shred the meat with a couple of forks. Yes, it will be that tender!
  • Serve with the remaining juices from the slow cooker or sauce. (See Note 2)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 1601 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER MOJO PORK



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A Cuban-style pork roast marinated and cooked low and slow. Normally bitter oranges are used but they can be hard to find. To make it easy I subbed limes and oranges, using both the juices and the zest. Serve with black beans and white rice for a complete meal. Plan ahead because this roast is marinated from 6 hours to overnight.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 13h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (4 pound) pork butt roast
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup chopped cilantro
6 cloves garlic, pressed
2 oranges, zested
1 lime, zested
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Score fat side of the pork in a crosshatch pattern, cutting about 1/8 inch deep. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Combine orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, orange zest, lime zest, bay leaves, oregano, and cumin in a large resealable bag. Add pork butt and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. Flip the bag over occasionally and rub over roast to evenly distribute marinade.
  • Place roast and marinade in the slow cooker. Cook on Low until meat is fork-tender, 7 to 8 hours.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Transfer pork into a roasting pan, fat-side up. Broil until lightly browned and the skin has crisped, 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1535.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 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

Tips:

  • When choosing a pork shoulder, look for a bone-in cut with a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that the pork is moist and flavorful after cooking.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this recipe in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the pork for 4-6 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
  • For a more authentic Cuban flavor, use fresh oregano and cilantro in the mojo sauce. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less since they are more concentrated.
  • Serve the pork with white rice, black beans, and fried plantains for a complete Cuban meal.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker Cuban mojo pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. The pork is fall-apart tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce is tangy and aromatic. Serve the pork with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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