In the vibrant culinary landscape of Cuban cuisine, Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork stands out as a delectable and flavorful dish that captivates taste buds with its savory and tangy profile. This traditional Cuban dish, also known as "Carne de Cerdo Asada a la Cubana," is a delightful fusion of slow-cooked pork shoulder marinated in a mouthwatering blend of citrus juices, garlic, cumin, and oregano, resulting in tender and succulent meat that melts in your mouth. Served with various accompaniments like fluffy white rice, black beans, and fried plantains, this pork dish is a true testament to the culinary heritage of Cuba. This article presents two variations of this classic recipe: a traditional version featuring a flavorful marinade made from scratch, and a simplified version using a store-bought mojo marinade for added convenience. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of preparing this tantalizing dish in your slow cooker, ensuring a hassle-free and delicious meal that will transport you to the heart of Cuba.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SLOW COOKER CUBAN MOJO PORK
Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork marinates in the fantastic flavors of citrus, garlic, oregano, and cumin all while cooking to a delicious tenderness. This an easy and flavorful meal that is perfect for any day of the week!
Provided by Nikki Lee - Soulfully Made
Categories Main Dish
Time 8h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet or in slow cooker if it has the saute feature, add the oil over medium high heat.
- Salt and pepper all sides of the pork and sear on all sides.
- In the slow coooker add orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes and bay leaves and mix.
- Add the pork to the slow cooker and spoon marinade over all the sides of the pork roast.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or 6 hours on high.
- For a thicker sauce remove some of the drippings and add in cornstarch and mix well with a fork or whisk.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1 serving, Calories 476 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 553 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g
SLOW COOKER CUBAN MOJO PORK RECIPE
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
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 MOJO PORK
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
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 MOJO PORK
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
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
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
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 CUBAN PORK
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
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:
- Pork shoulder is the best cut of meat for this recipe due to its rich flavor and marbling.
- Using a slow cooker is the easiest way to make Cuban mojo pork, as it allows the flavors to meld and the pork to become fall-apart tender.
- To make the mojo marinade, use fresh citrus juice, garlic, and herbs for the best flavor. You can also add achiote paste or annatto seeds for a more authentic Cuban flavor.
- Be sure to marinate the pork for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- When cooking the pork, add enough liquid to cover the meat halfway. You can use water, chicken broth, or a combination of both.
- Cook the pork on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
- Once the pork is cooked, shred it with two forks and serve it with rice, beans, and vegetables.
Conclusion:
Cuban mojo pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The slow cooker method makes it a hands-off recipe that is sure to impress your guests. With its flavorful marinade and fall-apart tender texture, Cuban mojo pork is a dish that everyone will love.
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