Mojo-Marinated Pork Shoulder with Citrus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Succulent pork shoulder slow-cooked in a vibrant citrus-garlic marinade until tender enough to fall off the bone. This Puerto Rican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 285 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, garlic, orange juice 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, bone-in pork shoulder
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, sliced onion
• 1/2 cup, sliced green bell pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make the mojo marinade.
2. Step 2: Place the 3 lbs bone-in pork shoulder in a large dish and rub the marinade all over the meat, covering all sides.
3. Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Step 4: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Place the marinated pork shoulder in a roasting pan, and surround with 1 medium sliced onion and 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper.
5. Step 5: Cover the pan with foil and roast for 3-4 hours until the pork is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
6. Step 6: Remove the pork from the pan, let rest for 15 minutes, and serve with the roasted vegetables and pan juices.