Slow-Cooked Pernil with Citrus-Infused Mojo
Tender pork shoulder marinated in a zesty citrus-mojo sauce, slow-cooked to perfection for a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's perfect with white rice and beans. This Puerto Rican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 735 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, garlic, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 8, 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 pounds pork shoulder
- 8 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 8 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to make the mojo sauce.
- Step 2: Place 3 pounds pork shoulder in a slow cooker and rub the entire surface with the mojo sauce, making sure to get into any crevices.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 12 hours until pork is tender and falls off the bone.
- Step 4: Remove pork from slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with additional mojo sauce on the side.
