Mojo de Puerco (Pork Marinade)
A zesty garlic and citrus marinade for grilled pork, perfect for Puerto Rican-style barbecue. This Puerto Rican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, blends pork loin, garlic, lime into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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
- 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes pork loin
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 2, juiced lime
- 1, finely chopped onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 lime juices, 1 finely chopped onion, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Step 2: Add 2 lbs pork loin cubes to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill pork for 6-8 minutes per side, or until charred and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Serve with lime wedges and grilled vegetables.
