Authentic Cuban Mojo Pork Recipe - Jason Ganahl - GQue

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs offer a lower-fat option, while pork loin is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a similar flavor profile, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

sour orange juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lime juice mimics the tartness of sour oranges, and lemon juice is widely available.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a similar aromatic quality at a lower cost.

Combine 1 C of orange juice, 1/2 C of lime juice, 1/2 C of lemon juice, 2 C of sour orange juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper in a blender with 20 cloves of peeled garlic and blend to liquefy.

Reserve 1 C of marinade for later, then pour the remainder over the pork butt and marinate overnight.

Smoke the marinated pork at 325°F until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Pour 1/2 C of reserved marinade on the pork, cover with foil, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 200°F.

Pull the pork into desired chunks or strands.

Sautee 1 onion, then add 1/2 C of remaining marinade and 1/2 C of juices from the foil.

Bring to a boil, then simmer and add the pulled pork to coat.

Cooking Techniques

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