Prep Time14 Hrs
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Cook Time4 hrs
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Total Time18 Hrs
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Ingredients
6 lbs pork shoulder
Mojo Marinade for the Pork:
2/3 c olive oil
2/3 c cilantro
4 tbl mint leaves
1/2 c orange juice
1/2 c fresh squeezed lime juice
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 1⁄2 tbl grated orange peel
2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
2/3 tsp black pepper, ground
2/3 tsp fine sea salt
Brine for the Pork:
4 c orange juice
3.5 c water
1/2 c rice vinegar
1/2 c spiced rum
1/2 c salt
1/4 c sugar
lots of minced garlic
1 tbl each fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh oregano, fresh sage, peppercorns
3 bay leaves
directions
Brine pork shoulder for 12 hours.
Blend all Mojo Marinade ingredients in a blender.
Remove pork from brine and pat dry.
Marinate pork shoulder in Mojo Marinade for at least 2 hours.
Slow roast pork shoulder until 170°F internal temp (should still be a light pink on inside).
Baste pork with marinade throughout roasting.
Now, go make a Cubano!
