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!
Cook Time: 8 hours
Servings 8
Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 pound pork shoulder
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic minced
2 leaves bay
1 tablespoon of cornstarch optional
1 tablespoon of water optional
Directions
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In a large pot add the canola oil on medium high heat.
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Season the pork with the kosher salt and black pepper and brown the pork on all sides.
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To the slow cooker add the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic and bay leaves and mix it together.
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Add the pork to the slow cooker and roll it in the mixture until it is coated well.
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Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 6.
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When the pork is done you can serve as is with the juice on top.
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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.