Citrus-Marinated Roast Pork with Mojo Sauce

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Succulent pork shoulder roasted with a bright citrus marinade and finished with a zesty garlic-lime mojo sauce. This puerto rican-inspired one pot ready in about 165 minutes pairs Pork shoulder, Orange juice, Lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 4.2 (11 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 150 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 1.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix well to form marinade.
  2. Step 2: Place 2 lbs pork shoulder in a large resealable bag, pour marinade over it, and rub to coat evenly. Marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 325°F. Place marinated pork in roasting pan, skin-side up if present. Roast 2.5 hours until internal temperature reaches 180°F.
  4. Step 4: While pork roasts, make mojo sauce: whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a small bowl.
  5. Step 5: Remove pork from oven, let rest 15 minutes. Slice and serve with mojo sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Citrus-Marinated Roast Pork with Mojo Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 165 minutes (15 min prep + 150 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Citrus-Marinated Roast Pork with Mojo Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Citrus-Marinated Roast Pork with Mojo Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Citrus-Marinated Roast Pork with Mojo Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Citrus-Marinated Roast Pork with Mojo Sauce?

Puerto Rican one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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