Slow Cooker Mojo Pork with Cilantro Lime Rice
Savory Latin flavors infuse this slow cooked pork and cilantro lime rice. Easy to make, easy to eat!
- Prep Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 0 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
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Mojo Pork
- 3–4 pound pork shoulder
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 orange (about 1/2 cup)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 1/4 cup)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 jalapeno, halved
- 1 head of peeled garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 bay leaves
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
Mojo Pork
- Place all of the pork ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- When it’s finished, remove the pork to a bowl or cutting board and shred with two forks. Remove as much of the solid fat as you can.
- Remove the cooked garlic, onions, and jalapeno to a blender. Add 1 cup of cooking liquid (more if desired). Blend to a smooth consistency. Mix with pork.
Cilantro Lime Rice
- Place water, rice, oil, and salt into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Add lime juice and cilantro. Stir with a fork to fluff.
Serve
- Serve shredded, saucy pork over rice, topped with more cilantro. Other topping suggestions include lettuce, corn, guacamole, pico de gallo, queso fresco, and Cuban-style black beans.