Cuban Mojo Pork Recipe Demo

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 olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, onion, and black pepper in a large bowl.

Add sour orange juice and lime juice to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together well to create the marinade.

Place the pork tenderloin in a dish and pour the marinade over it.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Transfer the pork from the marinade to the skillet and sear until all sides are brown and crispy, about 15 minutes.

Remove the pork from the skillet and strain the onions from the marinade, adding them to the pan.

Transfer the pork and onions to a baking tray and wrap in foil.

Roast in the oven for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145-160°F.

Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Shred the pork using two forks and serve with rice and black beans.

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