Mojo-Roasted Pork Shoulder
A slow-cooked pork shoulder infused with garlic, citrus, and herbs, resulting in fall-apart tenderness and bright flavors. This puerto rican-inspired one pot ready in about 200 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 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 pork shoulder
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat 3 lbs pork shoulder dry and rub with 1.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp oregano.
- Step 2: Finely chop 6 garlic cloves and mix with 1/2 cup orange juice and 3 tbsp olive oil. Rub this mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Step 3: Place pork shoulder in a roasting pan, cover with foil, and roast for 3 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes to crisp the surface.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Mojo-Roasted Pork Shoulder take to make?
Total time is about 200 minutes (20 min prep + 180 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 Mojo-Roasted 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 Mojo-Roasted 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 Mojo-Roasted 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 Mojo-Roasted Pork Shoulder?
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.
What others are saying
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Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
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Best recipe I've made this month.
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Very good for a 180-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
