Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Citrus Mojo
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 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 3: Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan, then pour the mojo sauce over it, making sure to coat the entire surface.
- 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.
- Step 5: Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Roast uncovered for 20 minutes to crisp the exterior.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Citrus Mojo take to make?
Total time is about 220 minutes (20 min prep + 200 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Citrus Mojo?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Citrus Mojo?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Citrus Mojo for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Citrus Mojo?
Puerto Rican slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
