Charcoal Grilled Cuban Mojo Pork with Fried Plantains

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.

Marinate the pork roast with lime zest and juice, clementine zest and juice, mint leaves, oregano, olive oil, garlic, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

Cover and refrigerate the marinated pork for a period to allow flavors to penetrate.

Prepare a charcoal grill and roast the marinated pork over the charcoal flame until the outside is crispy and the inside is juicy.

For the fried plantains, peel and slice the green plantain, then fry in avocado oil until golden and crispy, seasoning with salt.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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