Cuban Style Pulled Roast Pork

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide a lower-fat option while pork loin is a more budget-friendly cut.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange zest

💰Cheaper: citrus blend juice

Zest adds flavor without extra sugar, while a blend can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a unique flavor, while white vinegar is more economical.

Make multiple incisions in the pork shoulder and insert whole garlic cloves to deeply penetrate the meat.

Cover the pork with Badias Complete Seasoning and crushed garlic.

Marinate the pork with Mojo Criollo.

Pull the meat apart but don't shred it, and mix with drippings.

Cooking Techniques

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