Mojo Marinated Pork

Gluten Free
Health score
23%
Mojo Marinated Pork
205 min.
8
531kcal

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Mojo Marinated Pork: A Flavorful Gluten-Free Main Course

Looking for a mouth-watering main dish that's gluten-free and sure to impress your dinner guests? Look no further than this delicious Mojo Marinated Pork recipe! This dish is not only packed with flavor, but it's also perfect for a weekend lunch or dinner. With a preparation time of 205 minutes and serving 8 people, it's the ideal choice for a memorable meal.

The star of this recipe is the succulent 4-pound bone-in pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and marinated to perfection in a homemade mojo sauce. This sauce combines the zesty tang of lime juice with the sweet richness of orange juice, along with a hint of cilantro and oregano for an extra layer of flavor. The marinade infuses the pork with a deep, savory taste that's sure to have your taste buds dancing.

To complement the pork, this recipe also includes a side of Plantains with Rum and Brown Sugar, adding a delightful sweetness that balances the savory main dish. And for an extra touch of authenticity, a Mojo Dipping Sauce is provided, adding a zesty accompaniment that brings the whole meal together.

With a caloric breakdown of 23.18% protein, 45.54% fat, and 31.28% carbs, this recipe is a well-rounded meal that satisfies while delivering on taste. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking to impress at a dinner party, Mojo Marinated Pork is sure to be a hit. So why not give it a try and experience the delicious flavors of this Latin American classic?

Ingredients

  • pounds boston butt pork shoulder bone-in trimmed
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped
  • 0.5 cup rum dark
  • cloves garlic 
  • 12 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime 
  • 1.3 cups juice of lime fresh divided
  •  lime zest 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • 4.5 cups orange juice fresh divided
  •  orange zest 
  • 0.5 cup oregano fresh divided finely chopped
  • slices over-ripe plantain ripe peeled sliced
  • servings salt 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  •  serrano chiles chopped
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Combine 4 cups of the orange juice and 1 cup of the lime juice and zest in a large saucepan over high heat and reduce to 2 cups.
  2. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining orange juice and lime juice add a few cloves of garlic and 1/4 cup of the oregano.
  3. Let cool to room temperature.
  4. Using a paring knife, make small slits over the entire surface of the pork and rub the garlic into the slashes.
  5. Whisk together the oil and remaining 1/4 cup of the oregano in a large roasting pan, add the pork and turn to coat, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  7. Remove the pork from the refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting. Season the pork with salt and pepper and cook for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and continue roasting, basting with the marinade during the last 30 minutes of roasting until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 150 degrees F.
  8. Remove from the oven, baste with any remaining glaze, tent loosely and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve the pork with the Mojo Dipping Sauce and the Plantains with Rum and Brown Sugar.
  10. Using a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic, serrano, cilantro and a few pinches of salt until it becomes a paste.
  11. Add the orange juice, lime juice and oil and stir to combine.
  12. Heat butter in a large saute pan over high heat.
  13. Add the sugar and cook until melted.
  14. Add the plantains and cook until soft and heated through.
  15. Remove pan from the heat, add the rum, return to the heat and cook until the alcohol has reduced.

Nutrition Facts

Calories531kcal
Protein23.18%
Fat45.54%
Carbs31.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35
Glycemic Load
9.18
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.985217516837%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.26mg
Hesperetin
26.19mg
Naringenin
3.77mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:530.55kcal
26.53%
Fat:25.54g
39.29%
Saturated Fat:8.42g
52.59%
Carbohydrates:39.48g
13.16%
Net Carbohydrates:37.1g
13.49%
Sugar:27.56g
30.63%
Cholesterol:107.74mg
35.91%
Sodium:308.77mg
13.42%
Alcohol:5.01g
100%
Alcohol %:1.52%
100%
Protein:29.26g
58.52%
Vitamin C:99.55mg
120.67%
Vitamin B1:1.4mg
93.37%
Selenium:42.51µg
60.73%
Vitamin B6:0.8mg
39.76%
Vitamin B3:6.86mg
34.29%
Phosphorus:333.38mg
33.34%
Zinc:4.66mg
31.07%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.54%
Potassium:941.07mg
26.89%
Vitamin K:26.26µg
25.01%
Vitamin B12:1.17µg
19.57%
Iron:3.51mg
19.52%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.49%
Folate:67.12µg
16.78%
Vitamin B5:1.62mg
16.16%
Magnesium:62.43mg
15.61%
Vitamin E:2.27mg
15.14%
Copper:0.28mg
13.83%
Calcium:123.38mg
12.34%
Vitamin A:600.04IU
12%
Fiber:2.38g
9.52%