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Slow Cooker Cuban Style Mojo Pork

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Slow cooker mojo pork is a dish that perfectly balances the brightness of citrus, the richness of garlic, and the subtle heat of spices. Cooking this Cuban inspired pork recipe in the crockpot allows for the flavors to meld and develop slowly over time, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. Instructions to make this easy pork recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder or butt
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot)
Mojo:
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (use 3/4 cup for Instant Pot)
  • Juice of 2 limes (approximately 1/4 cup)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Season the pork with salt & pepper and add to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the mojo ingredients. Pour the mojo on top of the pork.
  3. Cook high 4-5 hours or low 8-10.
  4. Remove pork from the slow cooker & shred. Place back in slow cooker until ready to serve.

Optional but recommended: Place the pork on a baking sheet (before or after you shred it). Broil the pork in the oven for a few minutes until the meat starts to slightly crisp.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot, add the oil to the pot. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Add the pork to the Instant Pot & sear a few minutes on each side until evenly browned. Remove the pork from the pot.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the mojo ingredients. Pour in the mojo into the Instant Pot. Deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Add the pork back to the pot.
  3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes per pound of pork shoulder or butt. When the cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally.
  4. Remove pork from the Instant Pot & shred. Place back in Instant Pot until ready to serve.

Notes

I used shredder claws to shred my pork.

Instant Pot instructs 15 minutes per pound of pork butt/shoulder.

I suggest pouring the sauce on top before serving.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-mojo-pork/

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