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Slow Cooker Cuban Pork

Slow Cooker Cuban Pork
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Slow Cooker Cuban Pork is a delectable dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Cuban cuisine right to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder marinated in a zesty blend of citrus juices and spices. The result is juicy, flavorful meat that shreds effortlessly, perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or served over rice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small sweet onion, sliced thin
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 3 pound boneless pork shoulder roast

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, salt, cumin, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  2. Make slits in the pork shoulder roast with a paring knife and rub the marinade all over the meat.
  3. Place the seasoned pork in a greased slow cooker along with sliced onion, smashed garlic cloves, and bay leaf.
  4. Pour any leftover marinade over the pork. If time allows, refrigerate overnight for better flavor absorption.
  5. Cover and cook on low for about eight hours or until the internal temperature reaches 202-205 degrees F.
  6. Transfer the cooked pork to a cutting board and shred it using tongs or forks.

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