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CROCKPOT CUBAN PORK with CILANTRO LIME RICE
All the delicious mojo flavors that Cuban pork is known for in an easy crockpot recipe. Start it in the morning and come home to a delicious dinner. Serve over Cilantro Lime Rice for an extra special treat.
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
6
hours
hours
Total Time
6
hours
hours
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Author
Linda Warren
Ingredients
Cuban Pork
2 1-½
lbs.
pork loins
1
sweet onion, sliced thin
1
bay leaf
2
Tablespoons
extra light olive oil
¾
cup
orange juice
½
cup
lime juice
¼
cup
mint leaves, chopped
¼
cup
fresh cilantro, chopped
(or 1 teaspoon coriander)
1
teaspoon
cumin
1
teaspoon
dried oregano
¼
teaspoon
crushed red pepper flakes
1 ½
teaspoons
salt
½
teaspoon
black pepper
6-8
large cloves garlic, chopped
Cilantro Lime Rice
1-½
cups
rice
3
Tablespoons
fresh lime juice
1-½
teaspoons
lime zest
¾
cup
fresh cilantro
Instructions
Cuban Pork
Place pork loins in bottom of crockpot. Add onions and bay leaf.
Combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Pour over pork & onions.
Cover & cook on low for about 6 hours.
Remove pork from crockpot and shred or break into thick chunks.
Reserve sauce and serve on side.
Serve over cilantro lime rice, spooning sauce over both, black beans and plantains.
Cilantro Lime Rice
Cook 1 cup rice as directed on package. Just before serving, stir in remaining ingredients.