Sheet Pan Cuban Mojo Pork with Sweet Plantains

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Juicy pork marinated in citrusy mojo sauce roasted alongside caramelized sweet plantains for a vibrant Caribbean dinner. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 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 420 calories and feeds 4, 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: 35 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
6, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 large, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces ripe plantains
2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 6 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the mojo marinade.
Step 2: Add 2 lbs of 1-inch cubed pork shoulder to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with foil. Arrange the marinated pork cubes evenly on one side of the pan.
Step 4: On the other side of the pan, spread out 2 large peeled and diagonally sliced ripe plantains (1/2-inch thick). Drizzle the plantains with 2 tbsp honey.
Step 5: Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the pork is cooked through and caramelized at the edges and the plantains are golden and soft.
Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the pork and plantains, and serve immediately.