Dominican-Style Slow Cooker Mojo Pork Shoulder
Tender pork shoulder simmered in a vibrant Dominican mojo sauce featuring garlic, sour orange, and oregano for a flavorful Caribbean feast. This caribbean-inspired pork ready in about 495 minutes pairs pork shoulder, minced garlic cloves, chopped fresh oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 6, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano
- 1 cup sour orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium, sliced white onion
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 lbs pork shoulder cut into 3-inch chunks with 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1 cup sour orange juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix well to coat the meat evenly.
- Step 2: Place the marinated pork and 1 sliced medium white onion along with 2 bay leaves into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
- Step 3: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return shredded pork to the cooking liquid, stir to combine, and cook uncovered on high for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the mojo sauce slightly. Serve hot with rice or tostones.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Dominican-Style Slow Cooker Mojo Pork Shoulder take to make?
Total time is about 495 minutes (15 min prep + 480 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 Dominican-Style Slow Cooker Mojo Pork Shoulder?
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 Dominican-Style Slow Cooker Mojo Pork Shoulder?
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 Dominican-Style Slow Cooker Mojo Pork Shoulder for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Dominican-Style Slow Cooker Mojo Pork Shoulder?
Caribbean pork 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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