This pork will put a spell on you. Mojo Pork has the magic touch that makes dinner truly enchanting; the pork is savory, juicy, and seared to a lovely golden brown, marinated in a citrus-bright, garlic-infused, and herby concoction that will leave you feeling positively charmed. Mojo Pork does take a little patience to get the best tasting results, but just take a bite and you’ll know it’s worth it. Sunday dinner just got spellbinding.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves, finely chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced, or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- kosher salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 3 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, boneless and in one piece
Directions
Step 1 –In a large resealable bag, combine the olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, mint, garlic, oregano, and cumin, shaking the bag to combine the mixture.
Step 2 –Add the pork shoulder to the bag and massage lightly so every part of the pork is exposed to the marinade.
Step 3 –Place the bag in a baking dish and place the baking dish in the fridge to marinate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
Step 4 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 5 –Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 6 –Place the pork on the rack.
Step 7 –Season the pork with salt and pepper.
Step 8 –Roast until the pork is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Step 9 –Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
Step 10 –Roast the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Step 11 –Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 20 minutes.
Step 12 –Slice the pork against the grain and serve!
