R B's Crock Pot Cuban Pork Roast

Transform your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of "R B's Crock Pot Cuban Pork Roast," a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with zesty citrus, aromatic garlic, and warming spices. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, juicy pork shoulder marinated in a traditional Cuban mojo sauce made with fresh orange and lime juices, oregano, and cumin, then slow-cooked to perfection over a bed of sweet onions. Perfect for meal prep or gatherings, this dish offers incredible depth of flavor with minimal effort. Serve it shredded with rice, beans, or crusty bread for a Cuban-inspired feast that will transport your taste buds straight to the tropics. Ideal for anyone looking for a delicious, low-maintenance crock pot recipe, this pork roast is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
• 1 cup Fresh orange juice
• 0.5 cup Fresh lime juice
• 6 large Garlic cloves (minced)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dried oregano
• 2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 large White onion (sliced)
• 1 cup Chicken broth (low sodium)
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the mojo marinade.

Step 2

Place the pork shoulder in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow baking dish. Pour the mojo marinade over the pork, ensuring it is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 3

When ready to cook, layer the sliced onions on the bottom of the crock pot to create a base for the pork to rest on.

Step 4

Remove the pork from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and place the pork on top of the onion slices in the crock pot.

Step 5

Pour the marinade and chicken broth over the pork, ensuring it is partially submerged. Add the bay leaves into the crock pot.

Step 6

Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the pork from the crock pot and use two forks to shred the meat. Discard the bay leaves.

Step 8

Optional: Skim off any excess fat from the cooking juices in the crock pot. Serve the shredded pork with the onions and a drizzle of the flavorful juices.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with rice, black beans, or alongside crusty bread for a delicious Cuban-inspired meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2733.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5347.3

Total Fat 421.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 135.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 8519.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 335.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 423.0mg	0%
Iron 27.5mg	0%
Potassium 6064.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.2%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 5.1%