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

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 1/4 C fresh juice from 3-4 limes, or bottled lime juice
  • 1 large white onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 C olive oil
  • 3/4 C of sour orange juice*
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 24 oz pork tenderloin
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

Mise en Place

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a baking tray with foil.
  • Wash and dry the limes and onion.
  • Cut limes in half and squeeze juice into a medium bowl.
  • Thinly slice the onion.
  • Peel and mince the garlic.
  • Measure out the ingredients.

Prepare the Marinade

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

Marinate the Pork

  • 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.

Sear the Pork

  • Heat 2 Tbsp 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.

Roast the Pork

  • Transfer pork, onion, and pan juices onto the prepared baking tray and wrap in foil.
  • Place in the oven and roast for 1- 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature registers 145-160°F in the center of the pork.
  • Remove pork from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes.

Shred the Pork

  • Shred the pork using two forks.
  • Gently pull the pork apart using an outward motion.

Serve

  • Serve warm with Black Bean Potage and Maduros, see Common Threads Recipe.
  • 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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