Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Citrus Mojo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

A succulent pork shoulder slow-roasted to fall-apart tenderness, bathed in a vibrant citrus and garlic mojo sauce for bright, aromatic flavor. This Puerto Rican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 220 minutes, pairs Pork shoulder, Garlic, Orange for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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, trimmed of excess fat Pork shoulder
• 6 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2, juiced and zested Orange
• 1, juiced Lime
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Pat the pork shoulder dry and rub with 1.5 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp cumin.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, and 2 tbsp olive oil to make the mojo sauce.
3. Step 3: Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan, then pour the mojo sauce over it, making sure to coat the entire surface.
4. Step 4: Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil and roast for 3 hours until the pork is very tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
5. Step 5: Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Roast uncovered for 20 minutes to crisp the exterior.