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Mojo-Pork-Bowls-Recipe

Mojo Pork Bowls

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Mojo Pork Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring tender pork infused with zesty citrus and spices. Perfect for a quick dinner or comfort food, this recipe is simple to prepare and will delight any food lover. Serve it over warm brown rice with fresh toppings for an irresistible dish.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4.5 to 6 pounds bone-in shoulder roast
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp ground paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 ½ cups orange juice
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 batch mojo sauce
  • 1 batch pickled red onions
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • Cooked brown rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mojo sauce by blending all ingredients until smooth, then refrigerate.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion in a large skillet for 4 to 6 minutes until golden brown; add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and sea salt.
  4. Pat the pork roast dry and rub the spice mixture all over, ensuring full coverage.
  5. Heat a large skillet over high heat with oil; sear the pork on fat side down for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown, then sear the other side.
  6. Place the seared pork in the crock pot with sautéed onion and garlic. Mix orange juice, lime juice, and chicken bouillon; pour over the pork.
  7. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 to 12 hours.
  8. After cooking, shred the pork with two forks and return it to the crock pot until ready to serve.

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Notes

For extra flavor, let the mojo sauce sit in the fridge for a few hours before blending.
Serve with fresh avocado and green onions for a delicious topping.
This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed over several days.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 500 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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