Best 5 Roasted Pork With Citrus Mojo Marinade Recipes

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**Roasted Pork with Citrus Mojo Marinade: A Culinary Delight for All Occasions**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of roasted pork, expertly marinated in a zesty citrus mojo sauce. This dish promises a symphony of flavors, where tender and juicy pork meets a vibrant blend of citrus, herbs, and spices. The mojo marinade, a staple in Cuban cuisine, infuses the pork with a delightful tanginess and aromatic complexity. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply craving a flavorful meal, this roasted pork dish will impress your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. Explore variations of this delectable recipe, including a traditional mojo marinade, a savory mojo criollo marinade, and a spicy mojo picon marinade, each offering a unique taste adventure.

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SLOW-ROASTED PORK WITH CITRUS AND GARLIC



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 6-to-8-pound Boston butt pork shoulder
Juice of 6 oranges, peels reserved
Juice of 4 lemons, peels reserved
Juice of 4 limes
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 white onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Pulse the garlic, oregano, thyme, coriander and cumin seeds, bay leaves, 2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a food processor to make a thick paste. Trim off all but a thin layer of fat from the pork, then make deep slits all over the roast (about every 2 inches) with a paring knife. Rub the spice paste over the pork and into the slits.
  • Mix the citrus juices, Worcestershire sauce and olive oil in a large glass bowl. Submerge the pork in the marinade and top with the onions and reserved orange and lemon peels. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before roasting.
  • Preheat the oven to 450. Remove the citrus peels from the bowl and refrigerate. Place the pork on a rack in a large roasting pan (reserve the marinade and onions); roast, uncovered, about 1 hour. Add the marinade to the pan and pile the onions on top of the meat. Cover with foil, lower the oven temperature to 350 and roast 2 more hours. Uncover, place the citrus peels around the pork and continue to roast, basting occasionally, until the meat browns and a thermometer inserted into the bottom half registers 190, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, skim any excess fat from the pan juices. Slice the pork and serve with the onion and pan juices. Garnish with citrus peels.

CUBAN-STYLE ROAST PORK SHOULDER WITH MOJO RECIPE



Cuban-Style Roast Pork Shoulder With Mojo Recipe image

Cuban mojo-marinated roast pork should be juicy, succulent, intensely porky, and melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Mains

Time 8h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Mojo:
8 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons (8g) ground cumin
2 teaspoons (8g) freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (about 1 small handful) minced fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup (120ml) fresh juice from 1 to 2 oranges (see Note)
1/4 cup (60ml) fresh juice from 3 to 4 limes (see Note)
1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
For the Pork and to Finish:
1 (6-8 pound; 3-3.5kg) boneless pork shoulder roast, rind removed
1/4 cup (about 1 small handful) finely chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons (about 3 very large pinches) finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
Lime wedges, for serving
Steamed rice, black beans , and maduros , for serving

Steps:

  • For the Mojo: Combine garlic, cumin, pepper, oregano, orange juice, lime juice, and olive oil in a large bowl and whisk. Season to taste generously with salt. Transfer half of mojo to a sealed container and reserve in refrigerator. Add pork to remaining mojo and turn to coat. If desired, transfer pork and marinade to a gallon-sized zipper-lock bag and refrigerate 2 hours or up to overnight before continuing.
  • For the Pork and to Finish: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place pork and juices on top and fold up foil, crimping to seal loosely but making sure that there is room for air to circulate inside. Place in oven and roast for 3 hours. Fold back foil, increase oven temperature to 325°F, and continue roasting, basting pork with pan juices occasionally, until pork shows almost no resistance when a metal skewer or knife is inserted into it and the surface is crackly and brown, 2 to 3 hours longer. Remove pork from oven and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour accumulated pork juices into a bowl and discard all except 1 cup. Add reserved mojo to pork drippings, along with fresh chopped mint and oregano. Whisk together and season to taste with salt.
  • Serve shredded pork, passing mint mojo and lime wedges on the side. Serve rice, beans, and plantains on the side. Reserve any leftovers for sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize Serves 6 to 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY ROASTED PORK



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Delicious, easy pork roast that everyone raves about.

Provided by Denise Jo Garner

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup cinnamon applesauce
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
2 pounds boneless pork loin roast

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly flour an oven bag.
  • In a small bowl, blend brown sugar, applesauce, and ginger.
  • Place pork roast in the prepared oven bag. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the roast. Seal bag, and cut several small slits in the top.
  • Cook the roast 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 83.4 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

MARINATED PORK ROAST



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In Moberly, Missouri, Andrea Schumann relies on honey, white wine and a little lemon juice for a low-carb entree that everyone enjoys. "The marinade has a light, flavorful taste that works well with any cut of pork," she promises.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup grated onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 boneless whole pork loin roast (2-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add pork roast. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning several times. , Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and discard marinade. Place roast on a rack in a shallow foil-lined roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the wine or broth, honey and brown sugar. Brush half over the meat. Bake 15 minutes longer. Brush with remaining honey mixture. Bake 10-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED PORK WITH ONIONS AND CITRUS



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The tartness of a simple Cuban mojo, or sauce, is a wonderful match for tender pork.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large white onion, diced medium (2 1/2 cups)
1 head garlic, cloves peeled and roughly chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/4 cups strained fresh orange juice (from 4 juice oranges)
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 6 limes)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), fat trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lower third. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 4 minutes. Add orange and lime juices and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper, stir in oregano, and remove from heat.
  • Pat pork dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper and place in a heavy-bottomed ovenproof pot (pork should fit snugly). Pour onion mixture on and around pork, leaving some on top. Roast, uncovered, 30 minutes. Remove pot from oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees. Ladle onion and cooking juices over pork. Cook, uncovered, until cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork should read 155 degrees), 1 1/2 hours, basting pork with onion and juices every 30 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. To serve, skim fat from cooking juices and spoon sauce over sliced pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 g, Fat 23 g, Protein 59 g

Tips:

  • Using a citrus mojo marinade not only adds flavor to the pork, but also helps tenderize it.
  • To ensure the pork is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, or 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, insert a toothpick into the thickest part of the pork; if the juices run clear, the pork is done cooking.
  • Let the pork rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • Serve the pork with your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Conclusion:

This roasted pork with citrus mojo marinade is a flavorful and juicy dish that is perfect for any occasion. The citrusy marinade helps to tenderize the pork and gives it a delicious flavor. The pork is then roasted in the oven until it is cooked through and crispy on the outside. Serve the pork with your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.

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