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Mojo Cuban Roast Pork

Mojo Cuban Roast Pork

Delicious Mojo Cuban Roast Pork marinated with fresh herbs and spices, perfect for creating traditional Cuban sandwiches.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 10 slices
Calories 538 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • ziplock bag
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup cilantro / coriander lightly packed
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ¾ cup orange juice fresh
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup mint leaves lightly packed
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves packed (or ½ tablespoon dried oregano)
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Pork

  • 4 lb / 2 kg pork shoulder / pork butt skinless and boneless (not loin or leg roast, will dry out)

Mojo Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine Marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend until the herbs and garlic are finely chopped.
  • Place in a large ziplock bag with the pork. Place in the fridge overnight.
  • Remove the pork from the Marinade and leave on counter for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan).
  • Roast uncovered for 30 minutes. Baste with pan juices.
  • Reduce heat to 190°C/375°F (170°C). Roast for another 1 ½ – 2 hours, basting every half hour, until internal temperature reaches 70°/160°F.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a plate, loosely covered with foil. Rest for 20 minutes before serving with the Mojo Sauce on the side.

Mojo Sauce Preparation

  • Place the reserved Marinade, Mojo Sauce ingredients and 2 tablespoon of the roasting pan drippings into a small saucepan. Bring to boil and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn the heat down and simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the stove and set aside.

Notes

Best served with Caribbean Rice and Beans or Coconut Rice. Ensure to save some pork for Cuban Sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 229gCalories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 4.2gProtein: 31.3gFat: 44.5gSaturated Fat: 13.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 356mgSugar: 2.1g
Keyword Cuban Roast Pork, Cuban Sandwiches, Mojo Pork, Pork Shoulder, Roast Pork, Slow Cooked Pork
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