Slow Cooker Cuban Pork

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This is from an authentic Cuban recipe site, although I couldn't tell you how "authentic" it is, considering I have never been to Cuba. Serve with black beans and rice. Authentic or not, however, this recipe is amazing, especially the second day on a Cubano sandwich!

Submitted by duetfreak
Published on March 13, 2020
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
9 hrs
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
10 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed and silver skin removed

  • 1 cup orange juice (such as Simply®)

  • ½ cup lime juice

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • 14 whole black peppercorns

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 1 head garlic, peeled and pressed

  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

Directions

  1. Cut pork loin into 3 equal pieces.

  2. Turn a slow cooker to Low. Add orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and peppercorns, then add onion.

  3. Mix garlic, salt, and oregano into a paste and rub all over pork pieces. Place pork in the slow cooker.

  4. Cook on Low until pork is slightly pink in the center, 9 to 10 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Pull apart meat with 2 forks and let sit for 1 hour before serving.

Cook's Note:

I chose to use loin instead of tenderloin because the flavor turned out better, and it was more tender.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298 Calories
15g Fat
8g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 1176mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 31g 63%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 543mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.