Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Spanish Mojo Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Tender slow-cooked pork shoulder infused with a vibrant mojo sauce of garlic, citrus, and smoked paprika, perfect for tacos or hearty meals. This Spanish-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 315 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 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

• 1.5 kg, trimmed pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the mojo sauce.
2. Step 2: Place 1.5 kg trimmed pork shoulder in a large slow cooker and pour the mojo sauce evenly over the meat, ensuring it is well coated.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
4. Step 4: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding excess fat. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat with remaining mojo sauce.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving with warm tortillas, rice, or roasted vegetables.