Slow Cooker Pernil with Mojo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

Fall-off-the-bone pork shoulder marinated in a zesty garlic-citrus sauce, slow-cooked to perfection for a tender and aromatic Puerto Rican centerpiece. This Puerto Rican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder roast, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 roast
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp adobo seasoning
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place pork shoulder roast in a slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, adobo seasoning, cumin, oregano, and black pepper until smooth.
2. Step 2: Pour marinade evenly over pork, ensuring it's fully coated. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until pork is fork-tender.
3. Step 3: Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
4. Step 4: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with roasted vegetables or tostones.