Grilled Mojo-Marinated Pork Shoulder with Citrus Salsa

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Juicy pork shoulder marinated in a tangy garlic-citrus mojo sauce, grilled to perfection and topped with a fresh citrus salsa. This caribbean-inspired pork ready in about 75 minutes pairs pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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, boneless pork shoulder
• 1 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 cup, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 6 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 small, finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup, peeled and chopped grapefruit segments
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the mojo marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork from marinade and pat dry, reserving marinade.
4. Step 4: Grill pork shoulder for about 20-25 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and the exterior has nice grill marks.
5. Step 5: While pork cooks, prepare citrus salsa by combining 1 small finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 cup peeled and chopped grapefruit segments, 1 small minced jalapeño (seeded), and 1 tbsp honey in a bowl. Stir gently.
6. Step 6: Let pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve pork slices topped with the fresh citrus salsa.