Cuban Pork with Mojo Oven Recipe! Ideal for Pull-Pork & Cubano Sandwiches

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable and still flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

sour orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange juice

💰Cheaper: orange juice

Fresh orange juice can mimic the flavor, while regular orange juice is more accessible.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and healthier, while banana peppers are often cheaper.

Prepare the marinade by mixing 1 tbsp each of salt, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin in a bowl.

Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and 1 cup of orange juice, along with 1/2 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of grapefruit juice to the marinade.

Mix the marinade thoroughly.

Stab the pork every 2 inches and rub the marinade into it, ensuring seasoning gets into every crevice.

Cover the pork and refrigerate for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, flip the pork and repeat the marinating process every hour for a total of 4 hours.

Wrap the marinated pork tightly in parchment paper, then wrap it in aluminum foil with three layers.

Place the wrapped pork in a preheated 250°F oven for 1.5 hours per pound.

After cooking, let the pork rest for about 1 hour before unwrapping.

Peel back the foil and brush the top of the pork with its own juices.

Place the pork back in the oven under the broiler for 5 minutes to crisp the top.

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