Citrus-Braised Pork Recipe

Name: Citrus-Braised Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups orange juice; 1 yellow onion, sliced; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 10 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 dried bay leaves; 3 1/2 pounds bone-in pork shoulder roast

Servings: persons

2 cups orange juice
1 yellow onion, sliced
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 dried bay leaves
3 1/2 pounds bone-in pork shoulder roast

1
Mix orange juice, onion, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, salt, oregano, cumin, lime zest, pepper, and bay leaves in a heavy Dutch oven. Add pork shoulder; turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove Dutch oven from the refrigerator and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
3
Bake pork in the preheated oven until heated through, about 1 1/2 hours. Flip pork carefully. Replace foil and bake for 1 hour more. Remove aluminum foil. Continue baking uncovered, turning once halfway through, until pork falls apart and marinade is reduced, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
4
Remove pork from oven and let rest for 20 minutes. Shred pork in the Dutch oven using 2 forks; mix shredded pork with the reduced marinade. Discard bay leaves.

1366

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups orange juice, 1 yellow onion, sliced, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Braised Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Citrus-Braised Pork

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