Caffeine Free Cuban-Style Mojo Pork
Few things hit as deeply as slow-roasted pork that's been bathing overnight in a bright, garlicky citrus marinade. The mojo here is built on fresh orange and lime juice, garlic-infused olive oil, cumin, oregano, and thyme — a classic combination that perfumes the meat all the way to the bone. After a long, covered roast at low heat, the shoulder becomes completely fork-tender before a final blast at high heat caramelizes the surface into something genuinely irresistible. The pan drippings get reduced into a quick, glossy sauce that ties every bite together. For anyone keeping caffeine out of their diet, this recipe is naturally a great fit — there's no coffee, tea, chocolate, or any hidden stimulant in sight, just wholesome spices and citrus doing all the heavy lifting. Finish it with a handful of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, and you've got a centerpiece dish that tastes like it took serious culinary skill, even though the oven does most of the work.
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6 servings
For the pork
- 3 lb bone-in pork shoulder (boston butt)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the mojo marinade
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- ¼ cup garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
For serving
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, garlic-infused olive oil, dried oregano, ground cumin, dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until combined.
- 2
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place the pork in a large roasting pan or Dutch oven. Pour the mojo marinade over the pork, turning to coat all sides. Cover tightly with foil or a lid and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
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