Cuban Pork Roast Recipe - pork shoulder - chef - mojo

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

sour orange juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: orange juice + vinegar

Lime juice provides acidity, while the combo mimics sour orange flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

Make 1-inch holes in the pork shoulder using a knife.

Inject marinade into the holes with a turkey baster.

Marinate the pork shoulder overnight.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Cook the pork shoulder in the oven for about 4 hours, or 30 minutes per pound.

Check that the pork reaches an internal temperature of 160°F before removing it from the oven.

Slice the pork and serve as desired.

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