Mojito Pulled Pork

Name: Mojito Pulled Pork (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds); 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons each oregano, ground cumin, paprika and pepper; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, divided; 2 medium onions, halved and sliced; 1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2/3 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup lime juice; 16 sandwich buns, split; Barbecue sauce and pickle chips

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This mojito-inspired pulled pork cooks low and slow for 7-9 hours, infusing a 4-5 lb pork shoulder with fresh cilantro, lime, orange juice, and warm spices. Fork-tender meat shreds easily and works on buns, wraps, or spooned over rice.

Total

7h 20m

Servings

16

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Instructions

1
Cut roast in half. Combine the salt, oregano, cumin, paprika and pepper; rub over pork. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker.
2
Mince cilantro to measure 1/4 cup; set aside. Trim remaining cilantro, discarding stems. Add the whole cilantro leaves, onions, chiles and garlic to the slow cooker. Combine the broth, orange juice and lime juice; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender.
3
Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices; reserve 3 cups juices. Discard remaining juices. Shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in minced cilantro and reserved cooking juices; heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup meat onto each bun. Serve with barbecue sauce and pickle chips.

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Tips & Notes

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Pro tips

Cut the roast in half before cooking to ensure even heat penetration and faster cooking throughout the slow cooker.
Reserve exactly 3 cups of cooking juices after skimming fat; this keeps the shredded pork moist without excess liquid.
Add the minced cilantro after shredding and just before serving to preserve its fresh flavor and color.
Skim fat from the surface of the cooking liquid before reserving it to avoid greasy, heavy pulled pork.

Substitutions

Orange juice → grapefruit or tangerine juice (maintains citrus profile)
Lime juice → lemon juice (similar acidity and brightness)
Canned chopped green chiles → jalapeños, minced (adds fresh heat instead of canned)
Fresh cilantro → fresh mint (complements citrus, works with mojito theme)

Storage & make-ahead

Cool and refrigerate shredded pork with reserved juices in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat gently on low heat or in a slow cooker with a splash of broth.