Cuban-Style Pork Shoulder Recipe

Name: Cuban-Style Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons salt; 4 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground dried chile; 2 dried bay leaves, finely crumbled; 1 tablespoon orange zest, grated; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 5 lbs pork shoulder, bone and skin removed and cut into 2-inch cubes; 3 onions; 1/3 cup vegetable broth or 1/3 cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

9 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons salt
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons ground dried chile
2 dried bay leaves, finely crumbled
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
5 lbs pork shoulder, bone and skin removed and cut into 2-inch cubes
3 onions
1/3 cup vegetable broth or 1/3 cup chicken broth

1
In a large bowl, combine the garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, chili pepper, crumbled bay leaves and orange zest.
2
Stir in the vinegar, orange and lime juices to make a coarse paste.
3
Add the pork pieces and toss until the pieces are evenly coated with the spice paste.
4
Set aside to marinate while you finish the other preparations.
5
Trim and cut the onions lengthwise into 1/4 -inch-thick slices.
6
Arrange the slices in an even layer on the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
7
Pour the broth over the onions.
8
Arrange the pork in an even layer over the onions, pouring over any reserved marinade.
9
Cover the insert and place it in the slow cooker.
10
Set the cooker to high heat and cook 4 to 4 1/2 hours until the pork is fork-tender. (8 hours on low).
11
Remove from heat and crack the lid to allow the mixture to cool slightly.
12
Gently stir the pork with the onions and serve.

1807

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

175

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tablespoons salt, 4 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cuban-Style Pork Shoulder falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Cuban-Style Pork Shoulder

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