CUBAN-STYLE PORK SHOULDER

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From the Los Angeles Times Note: Serve the pork with black beans and rice. This recipe requires a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Pork

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

9 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons salt
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons ground dried chile
2 dried bay leaves, finely crumbled
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
5 lbs pork shoulder, bone and skin removed and cut into 2-inch cubes
3 onions
1/3 cup vegetable broth or 1/3 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, chili pepper, crumbled bay leaves and orange zest.
  • Stir in the vinegar, orange and lime juices to make a coarse paste.
  • Add the pork pieces and toss until the pieces are evenly coated with the spice paste.
  • Set aside to marinate while you finish the other preparations.
  • Trim and cut the onions lengthwise into 1/4 -inch-thick slices.
  • Arrange the slices in an even layer on the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
  • Pour the broth over the onions.
  • Arrange the pork in an even layer over the onions, pouring over any reserved marinade.
  • Cover the insert and place it in the slow cooker.
  • Set the cooker to high heat and cook 4 to 4 1/2 hours until the pork is fork-tender. (8 hours on low).
  • Remove from heat and crack the lid to allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  • Gently stir the pork with the onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.1, Fat 53.4, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 201.3, Sodium 1938.2, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 51.6

Sahil Khadoo
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I love this recipe! The pork is always tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Daelin DeLaRosa
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This was my first time making Cuban-style pork shoulder, and it turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Waheed Jakhrani Baloch
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The pork is always moist and juicy, and the mojo sauce is tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lokendra Joshi
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the pork shoulder turned out great. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


God Speed
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The pork shoulder was delicious, and the mojo sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel Triumph
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This is the best Cuban-style pork shoulder recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mr, stark Adams
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Momin Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the pork shoulder turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the mojo sauce was flavorful and tangy. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Amelia Wyveln
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This was my first time making Cuban-style pork shoulder, and it turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Mashinii Account
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved this recipe. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amadi Tharushika
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always moist and juicy, and the mojo sauce is tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


nasrullah khanmahtam4
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This Cuban-style pork shoulder was a hit at my last party! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


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