Cuban Mojo Pork
An incredibly juicy and tender dish that melts in your mouth, thanks to a tangy citrus marinade bursting with delicious spices. It's a simple recipe with an unforgettable flavor.
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EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 2 lb Boneless Pork Shoulder or Pork Butt Excess fat trimmed
- 1 Orange zested and juiced
- 1 Lime zested and juiced
- 1/4 bunch Cilantro finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeno finely diced OR thrown in whole with a ½” slit
- 4 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
To Freezer and Cook Later
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal the bag, and massage marinade into the steak. Freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 5-6 hours until it is pull-apart tender.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup liquid. Turn the pressure to high and cook for 50 minutes, natural pressure release.
Additional Instructions:
- If Jalapeno was thrown in whole, pull out and discard.
- Remove meat, shred, return to pot, and stir. Allow meat to sit in juices for a few minutes prior to serving.
- *Can crisp up the top by turning the oven onto a high broil and placing the pork on a foil lined baking sheet. Broil in oven on the top rack for 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy.
Serving Suggestions:
- Can be served in a variety of ways, such as with with black beans, cilantro lime rice, coconut rice, plantains, in tortillas, on top of nachos, or with a creamy coleslaw.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 42gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 787mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Cuban Mojo Pork Bag Label
