Smoked Cuban Mojo Pulled Pork
Smoky, juicy, and bursting with Cuban mojo flavor, this Cuban pulled pork is tender, zesty and perfect for tacos, sandwiches or dinner!
Servings: 12
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Pound pork butt bone-in, or pork shoulder
- ½ Cup olive oil
- ½ Cup garlic cloves
- ½ Tablespoon oregano dried
- ½ Tablespoon marjoram
- 2 Teaspoons sea salt coarse
- 2 Teaspoons cumin
- 2 Teaspoons black pepper
- 2 Teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 2 Tablespoons pickle juice
- 2 oranges juiced
- 3 lime juiced
- ½ Cup sherry
- ½ Cup vegetable stock
- 1 white onion sliced
For Garnish:
- cilantro optional
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 180 degrees F.
- Use a knife to score the pork fat. Season with salt, cumin, pepper, and chili powder.
- Combine garlic, olive oil, marjoram, and oregano in a food processor and purée. Brush over the pork.
- Combine orange juice, lime juice, vegetable stock, and sherry in a bowl and stir.
- Place pork into a Dutch oven. Surround with sliced onions and pickle juice. Pour mojo over the sides.
- Smoke uncovered for 2 hours.
- Increase heat to 300 degrees F, put the lid on the pot and cook for 2 hours or until it's falling apart tender.
- Shred the pork with a pair of forks. Garnish with cilantro (optional).
Notes
Score the fat: Cut through the fat with a sharp knife when you add the seasonings so they can get right down into the meat and add plenty of flavor.
Use fresh ingredients: This tasty Cuban pork just wouldn't be the same without fresh citrus and fresh garlic for optimal flavor.
Best wood for smoking: Pork is great with maple or hickory smoke or you might prefer something fruity like cherry or apple wood, perhaps. You can of course also combine more than one kind.
Check for doneness: When the pork will shred easily, it's perfectly done.
Use fresh ingredients: This tasty Cuban pork just wouldn't be the same without fresh citrus and fresh garlic for optimal flavor.
Best wood for smoking: Pork is great with maple or hickory smoke or you might prefer something fruity like cherry or apple wood, perhaps. You can of course also combine more than one kind.
Check for doneness: When the pork will shred easily, it's perfectly done.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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