Dominican Roast Pork Shoulder and Mind-Blowing Yuca Empanadas — Cooking in America

sour orange juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice + orange juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice + water

Combining lime and orange juices mimics the tangy flavor of sour orange.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, while chicken thighs offer a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme can provide a similar herbal note at a lower cost.

Make the marinade by combining cilantro, Anaheim peppers, red onions, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a bowl.

Add cumin, coriander, oregano, and olive oil to the marinade and mix well.

Rub the marinade all over the pork shoulder and let it sit for 5 hours.

Slow cook the marinated pork shoulder overnight until tender.

Remove the pork from the cooking vessel and serve.

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