Slow-Cooked Pork with Spanish Orange and Cumin Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

Tender slow-cooked pork shoulder glazed with a zesty orange and cumin sauce, bringing a sweet and smoky character to the dish. This Spanish-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, orange juice, ground cumin 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

• 3 lbs, boneless pork shoulder
• 1 cup, fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the glaze.
2. Step 2: Place the 3 lb boneless pork shoulder in a slow cooker and pour the orange cumin glaze evenly over the meat, coating all sides.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
4. Step 4: Remove pork from slow cooker, shred with two forks, then return to the slow cooker and toss in the remaining glaze juices to coat.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm with rice or crusty bread.