CUBAN MOJO MARINATED PORK

Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork image

Provided by landlocked 2

Time 2h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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3/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin)
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup mint leaf, lightly packed and finely chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon oregano, minced (2 teaspoons dried oregano)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt (recipe didn't have a measurement I guesstimated based on what I did)
1 teaspoon black pepper (recipe didn't have a measurement I guesstimated based on what I did)
3 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder

Steps:

If you have a food processor: Add the orange juice, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, and smashed (not minced) garlic cloves, and pulse until everything is finely chopped. Add this mixture to a ziplock bag, along with the rest of the oil, zest, lime juice, oregano, and cumin.
If you don't have a food processor: In a large ziplock bag, combine olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, minced garlic, oregano, and cumin. Shake it around a bit to mix it up, then add the pork shoulder.
Place the zipped up bag in a baking dish, and put it in the fridge overnight, or several hours at least.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a wire rack (I used a cooking rack) over a rimmed baking sheet.
Place the pork on the rack and discard the marinade. Salt and pepper the pork well.
Roast the pork for 30 minutes. It should be lightly browned.
Turn the oven down to 375 degrees F. Roast for another 1 hour and 20-30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 160.
Transfer to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil and let rest at least 20 minutes.
Carve against the grain and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705, Fat 60.6, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 141, Sodium 429.4, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 33.8