Slow Cooker Cuban-Style Pork with Citrus Mojo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked in a bright citrus and garlic mojo sauce, perfect for sandwiches or rice bowls. This Caribbean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks, orange juice, fresh squeezed, lime juice, fresh squeezed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
• 1 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed
• 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh squeezed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 6 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the mojo marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 3 lbs pork shoulder chunks in the slow cooker and pour the mojo marinade evenly over the pork.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is fall-apart tender.
4. Step 4: Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat with remaining sauce.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the pork before serving on warm Cuban bread or over rice.