Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Mojo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A tender and flavorful Puerto Rican specialty, where pork shoulder is marinated in a zesty garlic-citrus sauce and slow-roasted until it falls off the bone, making it the perfect centerpiece for any celebration. This Puerto Rican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 270 minutes, pairs Pork shoulder, Garlic, Orange juice 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
• 10 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/2 cup Orange juice
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 tbsp White vinegar
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium, sliced Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 10 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp paprika, 1.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil to create a marinade; rub the mixture all over the 3 lb pork shoulder, then let it marinate for at least 2 hours.
2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 325°F, then place the marinated pork shoulder on a rack in a roasting pan; add 1 sliced medium onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan.
3. Step 3: Cover the roasting pan with foil and roast for 3-4 hours until the pork is fork-tender and internal temperature reaches 195°F; remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing.