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Cuban Pork Mojo
  • 1 - 1 1/2 HRS COOK TIME
  • 3 HRS and 45 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 24 ounces pork tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with foil.

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, orange, lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, onion, and pepper.

Remove pork loin from the package and place in a dish.

Pour marinade over pork to fully coat it.

Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Transfer pork from marinade to skillet.

Strain the onions from the marinade and add to the pan.

Sear pork well until all sides are browned and crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

Transfer pork, onion, and pan juices onto the prepared baking tray and wrap in foil.

Place in the oven and braise for 1 – 1 1/2 hours or until pork shreds easily with a fork. Remove pork from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes.

Shred the pork using two forks by gently pulling the pork apart using an outward motion.

Serve warm with Cuban style rice and beans and baked maduros.

Garnish with lime.

Serve and enjoy!

  • 6 Servings
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Pork is a great source of B12 and B6 which help to improve brain function and blood formation.

Cultural Facts

Shredded pork served with rice and beans is the typical food served during Christmas Eve celebrations in Cuba.

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