Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Plantains and Mojo Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Tender pork shoulder simmered in a vibrant citrus-herb sauce, served with caramelized plantains for a balance of savory and sweet. This latin american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 500 minutes pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 plantains
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 2 lime wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp salt to form the mojo sauce.
2. Step 2: Place 2 lbs pork shoulder in a slow cooker, then pour the mojo sauce evenly over it, ensuring full coverage.
3. Step 3: Set slow cooker to LOW and cook for 8 hours, or until pork is fork-tender.
4. Step 4: While pork cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 sliced plantains (1/2-inch rounds) and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove pork from slow cooker, slice, and serve over caramelized plantains with a sprinkle of 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and lime wedges.