Cuban Pork Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Marinade

   In a large bowl, mix together the minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. This will be the marinade for the pork.

2. 2

   Marinate the Pork

   Place the pork shoulder in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the pork, making sure it is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

3. 3

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

4. 4

   Sear the Pork

   In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Add Aromatics and Liquid

   Add the sliced onion, bay leaves, reserved marinade, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer.

6. 6

   Slow Roast the Pork

   Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for about 4-5 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

7. 7

   Rest and Shred

   Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes. Then, shred the pork using two forks.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve the shredded Cuban pork with rice, black beans, or in sandwiches. Enjoy!