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Citrus Mojo Pork

Pork marinated in an Orange/Lime Citrus Mojo infused with Cilantro, fresh Garlic, Orange Juice and a variety of warm spices.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Zip Lock Bag
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 2 lbs Pork Shoulder Sliced into even sections. May substitute for Country Style Ribs or Pork Chops of your choice. Cooking time will vary.

Produce

  • 1 Orange
  • 1 Lime
  • 10 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Chopped

Condiments/Juice

  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice

Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tbsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Adobo
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Oil

  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil

Instructions
 

Marinade Preparation

  • Place Pork into a large Zip Lock Bag.
  • Add all ingredients into bag along with squeezing fresh Orange and Lime directly in.
  • Seal the bag and using your hands, massage the ingredients into the Pork. Place sealed bag into the refrigerator to marinade for a few hours. This step can also be done the night before allowing it to marinade overnight for a better infused flavor.

Pan Sear

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Heat Cast Iron Skillet on Medium/High.
  • Place marinated Pork pieces onto Skillet in a single layer. Pour a bit of the marinade over Pork for additional flavor.
  • Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side to seal the juices inside of Pork and begin the cooking process.
  • Cover with tinfoil.
  • Bake in oven for 20-30 minutes or until Pork is tender and internal temperature reaches 145-150°F. Cooking time will vary on the size of your Pork pieces. Be careful not to overcook as this will dry out the meat.
  • Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes or so before serving.

Serving

  • Serve Mojo Pork over a simple mixture of sautéed vegetables to keep it on the healthier side of things or serve it along side your favorite side dishes. Enjoy.
Keyword Citrus, Country Style Ribs, Mojo, Pork, Pork Shoulder