Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter. Hey Megan! For the mojo marinade: Trim the pork shoulder, removing any excess fat, and tie. You clearly know way more about pork than I do, haha. Place the zipped up bag in a baking dish, and put it in the fridge overnight, or several hours at least. What I would do is look up some other recipes for grilling a pork butt, and following the cook instructions they recommend. I know the butt roast and shoulder roast are quite close. I want to make this for him. Thinking about adding some tamarind to this next time. I made this today and it turned out great. How’d it go? and Lime but if you can’t grow your own sour orange tree or buy them fresh at the Latin market the o.j. Do I need to do anything different when I roast it? Very nice! :), hi love your recipes I was wondering do uthink this recipe would be used om a ham. Hi I came across your recipe and I’m going to try it today I e one question though is there some kind of dressing/sauce I can serve it with? Pinning the pork. Visit Cuba. Next up will be Cuban sandwiches with the leftovers. Hey Lindle, thanks for the review! Sold in most latino groceries, even in Canada. Enjoy! Thanks so much. I marinated 2 NY strips for 22 hours. Let thaw in the fridge and only cook when it’s completely thawed. I’m not sure, I would look up a recipe for roasted pork chops to get an idea of baking times. I would look up a different recipe for roasted pork shoulder steaks and see what times they suggest. We’re trying it again this week but with chicken instead of pork. I’d like to use them for this recipe. In Puerto Rico, mojo is a herb sauce of finely chopped cilantro or parsley with salt, plenty of crushed garlic and olive oil. You could also make the marinade, add the meat to the bag, then freeze. Remove the pork from the refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting. And I did also try the Cubanos the next day and they were delish! The result is incredible. Hi, Thanks so much for commenting, great question! We will have to do Cuban next year and make this! I’m glad you like the recipe MB! Let me know what you try! This juicy, succulent Mojo Cuban Roast Pork (Lechon Asado) is big on flavor and low on effort – just sit back while the marinade and the oven do all the work! Pork tenderloin is a lot more lean, so it won’t be as flavorful. Yeah you can totally eat it as-is, it’s delicious! Do you suggest using the amounts of orange and lime juice as in the recipe if using sour orange juice? I found sour orange at my publix supermarket in the international foods section. This would be very helpful to me, and I would assume others. And I will make agsin. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It is better than the one my favorite Cuban restaurant serves! And be sure to use a meat thermometer! Hi Melissa! Did you try it with the pork loin? I understand the danger of eating something that’s had raw meat marinating in it, but can’t you take the marinade put it in a sauce pan and cook or boil it for some time And then use it as a sauce to drizzle over your meat? But listen, I'm no chef. Thanks for posting this recipe, it was great! I’m totally drooling over here! And maybe tortillas if you want to do tacos! I should have made a second one to have leftovers for cubanos. I moved to Tennesse from Tampa Florida and the only way to find one is by going to the slaughter houses. Shared over on Super-Safeway. Will it be ok to sit in the marinade for twice as long?. You’ve managed the impossible, I’m actually craving pork Karen! My wife loved it too. You can marinate the pork in the mojo sauce for 12 hours ahead of time if you want. Mojo marinade is a marinade widely used in Cuba to prepare a variety of meat, poultry and seafood dishes. Thank you! Hey Leanne! I also added Tajin (a mexican lime salt of spices) and lemon pepper, bc the two are AHmazing together on my Cuban dishes in the past. Oh wow! My son was hesitant to try it, but he finally did. I am looking forward to making this but our local grocer just had pork shoulder (picnic roast). I feel my eyes swelling with tears already… This pork looks amazing!! Woohoo! I agree it seems like a waste! Whatever, all I know is that by the end of the movie I NEEDED a Cubano, more than anything ever. THANK YOU for providing this recipe. Chef really does get you in the mood! Thanks for the review. Great recipes(just saved that Top10recipe post). A definite do over! Hey Jayma! I asked the butcher he said the pork shoulder is best without the fatty part (don’t get pork shoulder -Arm) unless you are making pozole or something like it. I got my ingredients and am ready to make it, but I just reallized I bought a pork loin instead of a shoulder. Add the sugar and cook until melted. Ummm, what does it say about me that I’ve never had, nor do I even know what a cuban sandwich is? The marinade smells so good I think I could eat the meat raw. Hi Christian! Since it’s browning rather quickly, I decided to reread the recipe as I thought maybe I messed up the temp. The meat looks so tender, but the crispy crust. :). Look in your Hispanic aiel at the market they May have bottled mojo and sour orange( Naranja agria) my cousins wife is Cuban and an amazing cook has taught me great ways to use the stuff! I cannot cook it tomorrow night as planned. Ha. This roast came out beautifully. Someday I need to visit Florida to try out some Cubanos! Loved the flavors! In Cuba they have sour oranges. Hubby loved it. Your email address will not be published. (UPDATED: Cubanos in the house.) Mojo Pork is a Cuban dish for marinated pork with a tangy sauce. :). That is awesome Joan! So, we use a combo of fresh lime juice and fresh orange juice to recreate the natural sweet-sour. A situation just came up after I put the pork in the marinade. What would be some good, easy sides to go with this and is the cilantro 1 cup of leaves then chop? I used this pork to fill Cuban sandwiches, coming to the blog next week. yummy!! I’m so glad it worked out! Overall, great recipe, congrats! I bet it would be good! I’m kind of new to cooking pork. This recipe is not meant to taste minty at all, the mint adds a crucial flavor element traditional to mojo that you won’t get without it. Will the cook time be the same if I’m using boneless pork loin (two halve pieces)? I’m thinking street tacos! Yeeesss I’m so glad you followed through and made the sandwiches! I’m the only one in the house with a Biscoff habit, so there is no question about culpability here. I made this with a 6 lbs roast and made a meal for another family too. I have the roast in the oven right now. If you have sour orange trees, you are blessed! My husband used to live in Mexico and he loves Tajin!! I’m sure it would be safe if you did that. (They are like pork steaks…). Has anyone tried this marinade on a whole chicken? Sour oranges are hard to find unless you live in South Florida or near a Caribbean market. Yes it will probably burn but it won’t hurt your pork at all. cup lightly packed mint leaves, finely chopped, and 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, in one piece*. How did it go? Here are the Cubanos I made with this pork. Hey Michelle! Thank you for commenting Lisa, I’m glad you love it. And gorgeous photos, too! I never would have thought of that. Thanks Anna! Will definitely do this again. Wondering what would be the ideal side dishes? Thank you for your slow cooker/skillet crisp idea too! Whisk together the oil and remaining 1/4 cup of the oregano in a large roasting pan, add the pork and turn to coat, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Can’t wait to try it! Did you make the Cubano with it? I have certainly had a few that just aren’t what they should be. Oh man this looks so good! I was wondering if I could use a pork tenderloin instead, and if so how would I adjust the recipe? It was delicious! Was wondering if you have made it with boneless pork loin. So is your photography. After searching through many recipes and cookbooks; I found this in on www.icuban.com and in Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban by: three brothers-in-law, Glenn Lindgren, Raul Musibay and Jorge Castillo. I’ve since cooked a pork fillet in the slow cooker in this marinade too and it was no less delicious! Yes, it will be just fine. Live life on the edge! Glad you liked it! I definitely need to try this one. And my boss taught me to do the same with turkey, so good when i roasted it with the dark meat sitting in the marinade! Slap them all in beautifully buttered baguettes and you’ve got yourself a crazy good sandwich. I knew it was a bad idea to check out this article before grabbing something to eat. Hey Nanette! After the first 30 minutes and you turn the oven down do you still cook it uncovered or do you cover it so it doesn’t dry out? The recipe for the pork and the sandwiches are both from the chef they hired for the movie. It’s definitely a keeper. I also used brioche deli buns and a panini grill to make them flat and slightly crunchy! Hey Tumata! Hey Faith! It was a huge hit with my family too. Everything seems to be right on my end. Parsley might be good. Really impressed my family. I’m so glad you liked it Julie! Combine 4 cups of the orange juice and 1 cup of the lime juice and zest in a large saucepan over high heat and reduce to 2 cups. This recipe popped up on my Facebook news feed today and I was impressed! Absolutely delicious! This looks good Karen! I think next time I’m going to try smoking the meat, and I will absolutely try the sandwiches once I source the right type of bread. Hi! I do not like too much cilantro, do you think I should cut back on the amount by say a 1/4 of a cup? ?” I am sure we will be fighting over the leftovers for lunch today , lol! Thanks for the review :). I’m so glad you love the recipe! We tried this recipe last week and my fiance just about cried. love those Cubanos! 8. So glad you liked it! Let cool to room temperature. I have a meat thermometer and will use it I just want to serve this to some company on Friday and would like it to be somewhat warm. How’d it turn out? Add the roast and marinade to a slow-cooker along with the onion, bay leaves, and … That crust looks ah-mazing! Hi, I meant to reply sooner to tell you that the pork was delicious and worked just fine with the bones and skin. but unless you live in a area that is proodomintly of Latin decent it’s hard to find. This is my new favorite recipe for Lechon! Pronto! The crispy ends tasted like chicharonnes/pork rinds, and that was my favorite part. Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes. Our family LOVES this recipe. Mojo injects wonderful flavor to meat. This pork looks incredible! Shake it around a bit to mix it up, then add the pork shoulder. My mother-in-law pulled me aside to explain how her aunt used to make it, and she hoped I could recreate the same taste from her childhood. It’s an easy way to add a tropical touch to dinner. Thanks! I really liked Chef. Did you try it already? Sometimes it’s easier to make the mojo sauce the night before and just have everything ready … Didn’t look anything like the picture either. Hey Ashley! You can cook down the marinade if you like! I make a couple of roasts at a time and freeze them. I have to try this before my son goes back to school – kinda like a treat for him. Flavoring – seasoning in Mojo Marinade can vary, but the main flavors come from garlic, onion, oregano, pepper, cilantro and of course the above citruses. Place your pork roast in a large resealable bag and cover with enough mojo sauce to fully coat the pork. High praise indeed. Hi Marianne! Just takes a little planning and will feed a group of 6 to 8. There is not one flavour that is predominate, there is just a magnificent blend of everything. I still think you could try it omitting the cilantro and mint entirely and it would still turn out delicious. Thank you so much! Hey Kristin! I LOVE this recipe! This marinade really is the best. Hey Leah! I made this yesterday and it was scrumptious! I Followed all the instructions. Thanks for the tip! Made it tonight with the pork loin. Then I opened the jar and IT WAS EMPTY. For cubanos!!! Hi Brianna! That is awesome Sherry! Do you slice the pork for the sandwiches the day you cook it or the next day when you make the sandwiches? Haha! I’m gonna try this without them but they are such a significant portion of the recipe I wonder if you could suggest something to replace them with. It’s like she’s trying to torture me. Making this a second time, thought it was high time to leave a worthy review! Not even last-tiny-bit-scrape-able. I bet that would be delicious! Thanks! Glad they enjoyed it! Hi Kate! It’s a keeper. Just use a meat thermometer to make sure you don’t over/undercook it. I will have to try that! The Cuban mojo marinated pork is so easy to make, yet will impress your guests or family. I think it’d be perfect for an early lunch right now! https://thefoodcharlatan.com/2014/05/23/copycat-cafe-zupas-poppyseed-dressing-spinach-bleu-cheese-salad/ I don’t really know how much longer it would take. The marinade smelled so good, I bet it could serve as the base of a helluva salad dressing. This weekend I’ll be making it again for our camping group….. we will be using it for cubano mountain pies (hobo pies) and my mouth is already watering….. than you so much for sharing this recipe! There is nothing like moist succulent morsels of meats. I can tell by the excitement in how you describe the flavor that this must be it!!! The recipe calls for pork shoulder and you say you do not trim anything prior t cooking. Do you think it would work well with boneless chops? I bought a 6 lb shoulder and it is marinating as I type this. But first things first: the pork. Would you ever consider including nutrition information at the end of each recipe? My mother-in-law is Cuban, and this is the staple for the meal (in fact, my father-in-law had been using his on spices for over 30 years, which never came close to this!). How would you suggest altering the cooking for this? Really yummy. Would be good served with rice and beans or mashed potatoes or whatever. I’ve never been but I hear Tampa is the place to go for legit Cuban food. Hey Sook, that sounds like a great combo! There are many variations you can do, depending on your mood. I’ve never found anything to do with them except use them as centerpieces. Smells so good, can’t wait! I’m trying to remember how to say you’re welcome in French but I’m coming up blank. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mojo-marinade-366389 I just take the meat out of the bag and put it directly on the rack that I’m cooking on. A traditional Cuban roasted pork recipe that is very simple, yet packed with tons of flavor! Great recipe!! Then he went back for seconds….and thirds….and FOURTHS!!! https://thefoodcharlatan.com/2015/11/23/roasted-sweet-potatoes-and-brussels-sprouts-recipe/

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