Puerto Rican-Style Roast Pork with Mojo Sauce

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Slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in a citrus-garlic mojo sauce, delivering tender, flavorful meat perfect for a festive meal. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 225 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, garlic cloves, fresh 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 210 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the mojo marinade.
  2. Step 2: Place 3 lbs pork shoulder in a large resealable plastic bag or container and pour the mojo marinade over it, ensuring the pork is fully coated. Add 2 bay leaves, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Transfer the marinated pork and marinade into a roasting pan, cover tightly with foil, and roast for 3 to 3.5 hours until the pork is tender and pulls apart easily.
  4. Step 4: Remove the foil, increase oven temperature to 400°F (204°C), and roast uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to crisp the edges. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving with the pan juices.

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