This crockpot mojo pork recipe with 3 kinds of citrus juice, tender onions, garlic, & oregano creates the best fall-apart-tender and juicy Cuban pork!
Prep Time10 minutesminutes
Cook Time6 hourshours
Total Time6 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Ingredients
3 to 4lbspork butt, skinless and boneless
1large white onion, sliced
2largeoranges, juiced
2limes, juiced
1lemon, juiced
3tablespoonsminced garlic, or more to taste!
1tablespoonground cumin
1tablespoondried oregano
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonblack pepper
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Instructions
Optional: Sear the pork on all sides in a hot skillet with a little oil. You are not looking to cook the pork, just brown the outside. This will deepen the flavors and add a little more texture to your pork, but is completely optional! We usually skip this step to save on time.
Add the pork and sliced onions to a 7-quart slow cooker. Pour the orange, lime, and lemon juice over the top of the pork. Season the pork with the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Optional: We like to add the rinds of the orange, lime, and lemons to the crockpot. It makes the pork much more citrusy.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on low 8 hours, or high for 6 to 7 hours. When ready to serve, remove the roast and shred it with 2 forks or slice it. We highly recommend cooking your pork on low for the full 8 hours for the most tender results.
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Notes
Store: Transfer cooled leftover Mojo Pork to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. The flavors continue to develop, making it even tastier the next day. Reheat: When reheating, use the leftover cooking juices to keep the pork moist—simply reheat it in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave.Freeze: Transfer cooled pork to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag, and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating for best results.