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Mojo Pork Shoulder Sandwich

Slow-cooked pork shoulder marinated in citrus, garlic, and spices, shredded and served on bread. Tender, juicy meat with bright acidic flavor from orange and lime juice.

500
min
8
servings
769
kcal
45.2g
protein

Ingredients

8 servings
Lime juice0.5 cup
Garlic8 cloves
Olive oil3 tbsp
Cumin1.5 tsp
Oregano1 tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Black pepper0.75 tsp
Bread8 rolls or slices
Red onion1 medium
Cilantro0.25 cup

Method

1

Trim excess fat from pork shoulder and cut into 3-inch chunks. Pat dry with paper towels.

2

Combine orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

3

Place pork chunks in slow cooker and pour marinade over them, stirring to coat evenly.

4

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4–5 hours, until pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.

5

Remove pork from slow cooker with tongs and transfer to a cutting board. Reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid.

6

Shred pork using two forks or a meat shredder. Return shredded pork to slow cooker with reserved cooking liquid and stir to combine.

7

Toast or warm bread rolls if desired. Layer each roll with shredded pork, sliced red onion, and cilantro.

8

Serve immediately with mojo sauce on the side or drizzled over the sandwich.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories769 kcal
Protein45.2 g
Carbohydrate28 g
Fat52.5 g
Fibre4.7 g
Sodium849.5 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.