Sheet Pan Puerto Rican Mojo Pork with Roasted Vegetables

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Tender pork marinated in zesty citrus mojo sauce roasted alongside sweet potatoes and bell peppers for a vibrant, easy dinner. This latin american-inspired pork ready in about 50 minutes pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, orange juice, lime 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

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced

Instructions

1. 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 dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 3/4 tsp black pepper to create the mojo marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 2 lbs 1-inch cubed pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 425°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, spread the marinated pork cubes, 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, and 1 large each of sliced red and green bell peppers in a single layer.
4. Step 4: Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pork is cooked through and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.