Juicy Cuban Mojo Pork Roast (Chef Movie recipe)
Total Time
3 hours and 15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
3 hours
Rating
4.87 out of 5 stars
(65)
Ingredients
8 servings
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cilantro / coriander, (lightly packed)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 3/4 cup orange juice, (fresh)
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup mint leaves, (lightly packed)
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, (packed (or 1/2 tbsp dried oregano)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 lb / 2 kg pork shoulder / pork butt, (skinless and boneless (not loin or leg roast, will dry out)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Salt and pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine Marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend until the herbs and garlic are finely chopped. Alternatively, you can finely chop/mince the garlic and herbs then mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Step 2
Place in a large ziplock bag with the pork. Place in the fridge overnight (in a bowl, just to be safe).
Step 3
Remove the pork from the Marinade and leave on counter for 1 hour (bring to room temp). Reserve the Marinade.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan).
Step 5
Roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Base with pan juices.
Step 6
Reduce heat to 190°C/375°F (170°C). Roast for another 1 1/2 - 2 hours, basting every half hour, until the internal temperature reaches 70°/160°F. At this temperature, the pork is cooked, still juicy, and carvable, as it is intended to be (Note 1)
Step 7
Fall-apart tender alternative (not slicable, meat falls apart): Roast at 160°C/320°F (all oven types) for 3 1/2 hours, or until the meat can be easily shredded using 2 forks (check on side).
Step 8
Remove from the oven and place on a plate, loosely covered with foil. Rest for 20 minutes before serving with the Mojo Sauce on the side. I decorated mine with pan fried slices of oranges and extra cilantro/coriander leaves.
Step 9
Mojo Sauce
Step 10
Place the reserved Marinade, Mojo Sauce ingredients and 2 tbsp of the roasting pan drippings into a small saucepan. Bring to boil and add salt and pepper to taste. You might also want to add more lime juice or even a touch of sugar. Turn the heat down and simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the stove and set aside.
Step 11
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