Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 3 1/2 lbs Pork shoulder, boneless

• Produce

  • 1 cup Cilantro
  • 8 Garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup Mint, lightly packed leaves
  • 1 tbsp Orange, zest
  • 1 tbsp Oregano

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Lime juice, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Kosher salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3/4 cup Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 tsp Cumin, ground

• Drinks

  • 3/4 cup Orange juice, fresh

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves, finely chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced oregano (2 teaspoons dried oregano)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 3 and 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, in one piece*

Directions

• If you have a food processor: Add the orange juice, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, and smashed (not minced) garlic cloves, and pulse until everything is finely chopped. Add this mixture to a ziplock bag, along with the rest of the oil, zest, lime juice, oregano, and cumin.
• If you dont have a food processor: In a large ziplock bag, combine olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, minced garlic, oregano, and cumin. Shake it around a bit to mix it up, then add the pork shoulder.
• Place the zipped up bag in a baking dish, and put it in the fridge overnight, or several hours at least.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a wire rack (I used a cooling rack) over a rimmed baking sheet.
• Place the pork on the rack and discard the marinade. Salt and pepper the pork well.
• Roast the pork for 30 minutes. It should be lightly browned.
• Turn the oven down to 375 degrees F. Roast for another 1 hour and 20-30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 160.
• Transfer to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil and let rest at least 20 minutes.
• Carve against the grain and serve.