Slow Cooker Cuban Pork
All the delicious mojo flavors that Cuban pork is known for in an easy slow cooker recipe. Start it in the morning and come home to a delicious dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. pork tenderloins (2 1-½ pound tenderloins)
- 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
Instructions
- Place pork tenderloins in bottom of slow cooker. Add onions and bay leaf.
- Combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Pour over pork & onions. Stir gently.
- Cover & cook on low for about 6 hours.
- Remove pork from slow cooker and shred or break into thick chunks.
- Reserve sauce and serve on side.
- Serve over rice, spooning sauce over both, accompanied by black beans and plantains.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE
Store cooled pork in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or the microwave, adding a spoonful of the reserved mojo sauce to keep it juicy.
Freeze cooled pork in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 1097mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg
