Citrus-Garlic Mojo Pork Shoulder
Pork shoulder is marinated in a bright Caribbean-inspired mojo of orange and lime juices, mint, oregano, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and smoked paprika, with cayenne adding gentle heat. Roasting brings out tender, richly seasoned pork with citrus and herb notes; serve it with baked beans and fresh lime for a hearty meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Garlic Mojo Pork Shoulder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine mint, orange juice, fresh oregano, olive oil, garlic cloves, lime juice, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, ground oregano, and cayenne pepper in a blender; blend until smooth.
- 2
Poke the pork all over with a small, sharp knife, then place it in a container just large enough to fit the meat. You can also use a resealable plastic bag.
- 3
Pour the marinade over the pork and toss to coat. Spoon any excess marinade from the bottom of the container over the top of the meat before covering. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours. You can marinate it for as few as 6 or as many as 48 hours.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 5
Place the onions in a roasting pan and make a space in the middle. Place the pork in the pan, fat side up, and pour the marinade over the onions on each side. Pour in water.
- 6
Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and roast until the internal temperature reaches 190 to 195 degrees F (87 to 90 degrees C), about 5 hours. For best results, baste the pork occasionally with the liquids in the pan. Add more water if the pan gets too dry.
- 7
When the pork is done, remove it from the oven and cover it with foil. Let it rest for 1 hour.
- 8
Serve by tearing the meat apart as you would for pulled pork, or remove large chunks and slice them.
- Calories 752.65 kcal High 38%
- Protein 51.64 g Good Source 103%
- Carbohydrate 14.21 g 5%
- Total Fat 54.66 g High 70%
- Saturated Fat 15.64 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 154.31 mg High 51%
- Sodium 231.45 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 4.25 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.85 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 145.89 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 6.33 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 242.08 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 33.3 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 20.24 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Citrus Garlic Mojo Pork Shoulder is a Cuban dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Cayenne Pepper, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 752.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Garlic Mojo Pork Shoulder?
- It is a Cuban recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Citrus-Garlic Mojo Pork Shoulder made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Oregano, Fresh Mint. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Citrus-Garlic Mojo Pork Shoulder?
- Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Garlic Mojo Pork Shoulder?
- About 5 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 752.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Garlic Mojo Pork Shoulder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Citrus-Garlic Mojo Pork Shoulder healthy?
- Citrus-Garlic Mojo Pork Shoulder has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 752.65 calories and 51.64 g of protein, or 103% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 231.45 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.64 g (78% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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