A traditional Cuban roasted pork recipe that is very simple, yet packed with tons of flavor! There is nothing to this pork except an amazing marinade, but it is honestly some of the best meat I’ve ever put in my mouth. Just look at that crust!
Today I was craving a snack, so naturally I grabbed a banana and the jar of Biscoff sitting in our cupboard. The banana-Biscoff dip is a habit I’ve been nursing for a while now, and I don’t think it’s heading out anytime soon.
Then I opened the jar and IT WAS EMPTY. Not even last-tiny-bit-scrape-able. This was no crap job, that jar was CLEAN. I’m the only one in the house with a Biscoff habit, so there is no question about culpability here. Past-Karen scraped that jar clean, and then she put it back in my cupboard. It’s like she’s trying to torture me. Oh, hi Future-Karen, you wanted a snack? TOO BAD.
Have you guys seen the movie Chef? It’s about a guy who opens a food truck and drives across the country selling Cuban sandwiches and it helps him win at life. Whatever, all I know is that by the end of the movie I NEEDED a Cubano, more than anything ever.
But first things first: the pork. This pork, you guys. I would climb mountains and cross rivers for this pork. The crust alone is enough to make a man weep.
In Cuba they have sour oranges. I’d never heard of them or tried one, but using sour oranges is how to make a true Mojo sauce. The best substitute is a combination of orange and lime, which is what I’ve done here. I’m not complaining. The result is incredible.
I used this pork to fill Cuban sandwiches, coming to the blog next week. (UPDATED: Cubanos in the house.) The recipe for the pork and the sandwiches are both from the chef they hired for the movie. Cool right?
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Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork
Serves 6 adjust servingsIngredients
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves, finely chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced oregano (2 teaspoons dried oregano)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 3 and 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, in one piece*
Instructions
- If you have a food processor: Add the orange juice, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, and smashed (not minced) garlic cloves, and pulse until everything is finely chopped. Add this mixture to a ziplock bag, along with the rest of the oil, zest, lime juice, oregano, and cumin.
- If you don't have a food processor: In a large ziplock bag, combine olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, minced garlic, oregano, and cumin. Shake it around a bit to mix it up, then add the pork shoulder.
- Place the zipped up bag in a baking dish, and put it in the fridge overnight, or several hours at least.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a wire rack (I used a cooling rack) over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place the pork on the rack and discard the marinade. Salt and pepper the pork well.
- Roast the pork for 30 minutes. It should be lightly browned.
- Turn the oven down to 375 degrees F. Roast for another 1 hour and 20-30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 160.
- Transfer to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil and let rest at least 20 minutes.
- Carve against the grain and serve.
by The Food Charlatan
Source: People.com, who published the recipe from the chef who cooked for the movie “Chef.”
Here are the Cubanos I made with this pork. You have to try this!
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Amazing pork crust, Karen…drooling in NH… can’t wait for the cuban sandwich post…
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I don’t think I’ve ever had Cuban food before. This is a tragedy. Except for the part where I have six weeks to demand you cook me every recipe you post between now and then! Ha!!
YES!! You need to start a list!!
Can I use this recipe on chicken
Yes Antonio I’m sure it would be delicious!
I have no words except GIMME GIMME GIMME!!!
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Oh wow! I definitely need to try this one.
I loved the movie Chef! And ever since seeing it I have been craving those cuban flavors they were cooking up. Love that now I can make it! This seriously looks a-ma-zing Karen! And if you’re looking for another fun foodie movie, you must watch The Hundred Foot Journey. Loved it!
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I haven’t seen the movie yet but definitely want a cuban sandwich. That pork looks phenomenal, Karen!
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That looks so amazing! The crust is perfect!!
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Just saw Chef with my husband and we were both craving Cubans so got some the next night for dinner – sadly, they were not great. I want to make this for him. It looks incredible and holy crap he would think I was a rock star.
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Ummm, what does it say about me that I’ve never had, nor do I even know what a cuban sandwich is? I have not lived. But if this has proved to make men weep, I would really like to try some..
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Oh my gosh, Karen, the pork looks soooo juicy and delicious! And that charred crust!!! Love that movie “Chef”, and I need this Cubano in my life. Pronto!
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What kind of mint did you use
Hi Wendy! I just used the kind that was sold in the grocery store! I’m afraid I don’t have a ton of mint knowledge. I’m sure it would be good with any kind you use!
Daaaan! This looks good Karen! That crust looks ah-mazing!
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A whole cup of cilantro! You’ve managed the impossible, I’m actually craving pork Karen! I’m thinking street tacos! :)
Oh man this looks so good! The meat looks so tender, but the crispy crust. I think it’d be perfect for an early lunch right now!
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This pork looks incredible! Love the flavors!
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Looks amazing! Now does any one have a good recipe for the complete cubano sandwich?
Hey DapperDon! The Cubano recipe will be on the blog next week, probably Thursday.
It looks delicious. I’m gonna try it this week. Do I cook it with skin on?
Thanks! Pork shoulders don’t come with skin on, as far as I know. I’m no butcher though. I didn’t remove anything before I marinated. Hope you enjoy!
I asked the butcher he said the pork shoulder is best without the fatty part (don’t get pork shoulder -Arm) unless you are making pozole or something like it
making this tonight
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I really liked Chef, it was one of the cutest movies I’ve seen in a long time. Although I was thinking “really, John Favreau, you wrote Sophia Vergara as your ex-wife?” Ha ha…I guess I could write a role for Chris Hemsworth as my husband in my next (imaginary) movie. Love the looks of this pork, it looks so flavorful! And gorgeous photos, too!
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I’ve literally been talking about this pork recipe since you first sent me a picture of it. I cannot believe HOW juicy it is and I can’t wait to make it. Seriously, I was telling my mom all about it when she was here – it’s that good!
I feel my eyes swelling with tears already… This pork looks amazing!! ;)
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This pork roast is incredible!! I want to eat it all! I really liked Chef. It should come with a “do not watch this if you’re hungry”. Pure food porn. Delicious and funny too! Pinning the pork.
Oh my goodness. That meat looks UNREAL. The skin is so golden and crispy, and I totally need to try it. Pinned, and now drooling for pork at 8am.
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Do you think I could use a fresh ham instead?
Hi Genevieve! I’ve never tried this with a ham, I’m sure it would taste great. Let me know how it turns out!
This looks amazing! I’m making it for a party this weekend but with just one oven I need to accommodate the temperature for other things I’m making. Can I turn the oven to 350 instead of 375? How much longer should I roast it?
Hi Marta! I would recommend using a meat thermometer to determine when it’s done, I don’t know how long it would take at 350. I suspect if you skip the initial high-temp for 30 minutes you will not get the same crust, so I wouldn’t cut that out. Hope it works out for you!
Marinating this bad boy now so we can have Cuban Sammiches for my Mother’s Day lunch!
NICE. Also, why do I never say sammiches? Happy mother’s day!
I will let you know how it all turns out!
I made this for dinner with pork chops, it was great! Thanks for the recipe!
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Awesome Sara, glad to know this recipe works with pork chops! I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for the review!
I made this for dinner tonight & it was so good! I served it with plantains with mojo sauce & black beans and rice. I have tried several Cuban pork recipes, but they did not begin to have the wonderful flavor that this roast has. It is better than the one my favorite Cuban restaurant serves! I will definitely be making this again & again. It’s a keeper. Next up will be Cuban sandwiches with the leftovers. Thanks!
Woohoo! I’m so glad you loved it Jean! I seriously need to make myself some plantains and beans next time, that sounds crazy awesome.
Have you tried it on a grill? I was thinking about making it on my Big Green Egg – the roast looks awesome! :D
I haven’t, Sidsel, I bet it would be awesome! I would use a meat thermometer to make sure you don’t overdo it!
Made this tonight and it was delish!!! A definite do over!
Awesome, Charlene! Thanks for the review. Glad you liked it!
The Cuban pork recipes looks so good! Do you think it would work well with boneless chops?
Hey Leanne! I haven’t tried that but another commenter on this post said she tried it with chops and it worked great. Hope you like it! PS My middle name is Leanne! Leanners unite! :)
Could you use this a freezer meal?
You could certainly freeze it when it’s all done roasting. You could also make the marinade, add the meat to the bag, then freeze. Let thaw in the fridge and only cook when it’s completely thawed. Good luck!
This was lovely and delicious on a chilly day. I think next time I’m going to try smoking the meat, and I will absolutely try the sandwiches once I source the right type of bread.
Smoked!! That would be awesome! So glad you liked it Barbara, thanks for the review :)
This looks incredible. The glaze on the outside of the pork has my mouth watering. I will definitely be trying this myself. Thanks for sharing!
I had sour orange trees in Florida, basically, they are the root sick upon which other orange varieties are grafted. As usual, root stock is stronger so it will take over the variety if you’re not careful. I even found sour oranges in Florida west coast grocery stores (Publix). We also got puerca asada (Cuban pork) with rice and black beans and plantanos (fried plantations) at the mall food court. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
That is awesome Joan! I need to find a good recipe for Puerca Asada. Yum. And why don’t all food courts have that?? Thanks for commenting, I hope you enjoy it!
I just marinated pork with sour orange (or equivalent) and garlic. And my boss taught me to do the same with turkey, so good when i roasted it with the dark meat sitting in the marinade!
Sounds AMAZING!! Question, have you tried cooking it in a slow cooker?
Hi Daniela! This recipe wouldn’t work in the slow cooker. I mean, you would still get great tasting meat, but none of that crust. I suggest searching on Pinterest for slow cooker mojo pork :) Happy cooking!
I made this for a big family get together! It was amazing! Huge hit! I put it on the bbq and cooked it on low coals for about 5 hours! I made coleslaw with some of the marinade and some mayonnaise and a little extra cumin and made sandwiches with the meat and coleslaw. Next time I’ll make extra marinade so we can drizzle it when serving. Thank you for the delicious recipe! We will use it again often!
Ooh Andrea that sounds amazing!! Love the idea of putting this with coleslaw, and I’m sure slow roasting it was awesome. Thanks for sharing!!
For bone in roast how long would you recommend cooking it?
Hey Leah! The one I cooked for this post was bone-in, and I used the cooking times listed. I wouldn’t do it without a meat thermometer. Hope this helps!
We live in Louisiana and you cant have anything without rice. Made it today and served over rice. DELICIOUS! Thank you for something new for us to enjoy!!!!
Everything is good with rice, right? :) Thanks Kristi, glad you liked it!
yummy!! I live in southern cal and have a few neighbors with sour orange trees great for marinating chicken also!! Look in your Hispanic aiel at the market they May have bottled mojo and sour orange( Naranja agria) my cousins wife is Cuban and an amazing cook has taught me great ways to use the stuff! Thanks for the recipe can’t wait to make it for her!!
No way, that is awesome! you will have to try this recipe with the sour oranges and tell us how it turns out!
Hi do you trim the fat/skin from the pork shoulder or leave it on.Thank by the way looks delish.
Hey Kev! No, I didn’t trim anything but you certainly could if you wanted to. Enjoy!
Thanks on the menu for Sunday now can’t wait.looks heavenly
Oh my gosh this looks amazing! After seeing this on Pinterest I literally ran to the store to get the ingredients… Only problem is the smallest bone in pork roast they had was 7.5lbs. How much longer do you think you would plan to cook this? I have a meat thermometer and will use it I just want to serve this to some company on Friday and would like it to be somewhat warm. Thoughts?
Hey Alex! I’m sorry I’m no help. I don’t really know how much longer it would take. I would just depend on the meat thermometer. Good luck!
After the first 30 minutes and you turn the oven down do you still cook it uncovered or do you cover it so it doesn’t dry out?
Hey Karen, great question! I don’t cover it. I do tent foil over the meat AFTER taking it out of the oven so that it doesn’t get cold/dry while it rests. Hope you love it!
Sadly, I used to love Cuban food when living in homestead and Tampa but after that it wasn’t so easy to find in sc and nc. I would love to try this but mint and cilantro do not like me and I don’t care for the results if I eat them. I’m gonna try this without them but they are such a significant portion of the recipe I wonder if you could suggest something to replace them with. Food wise, they are the only things I can’t handle, except seafood, which I miss terribly as well.
Oh bummer Donna! I’m trying to think what a good substitute would be. Parsley might be good. That’s the main herb in chimichurri, so it would turn out a lot like that. I still think you could try it omitting the cilantro and mint entirely and it would still turn out delicious. Let me know what you try!
My hubby hates the mint, so I omit that but everything else works and he can’t eat it fast enough. We live in Phoenix, and have sour oranges planted EVERYWHERE as landscaping trees. I have also used combos of lemon/lime when the oranges are not on the trees.
Oh that is so cool that you have access to sour oranges! I hope to try it someday! Thanks for the review Lilly!
Hi,
I just found this recipe and it looks great. I got my ingredients and am ready to make it, but I just reallized I bought a pork loin instead of a shoulder. Do you think it will work or should I go back to the store. Thanks so much. I’m kind of new to cooking pork.
I haven’t tried it Kelli but I’m sure it will taste great!
Do you slice the pork for the sandwiches the day you cook it or the next day when you make the sandwiches? How do you reheat the meat for the sandwiches microwave?
Hi Melissa! You can slice the pork for sandwiches immediately after resting, or you can do it the next day. And I don’t reheat the meat for sandwiches, it gets warm enough on the grill. Enjoy!
Hi, I’m Cuban born and raised, a true cuban pork roast would use a fresh pork whole shoulder bone and skin on or better known as (Pernil) in Spanish. but unless you live in a area that is proodomintly of Latin decent it’s hard to find. I moved to Tennesse from Tampa Florida and the only way to find one is by going to the slaughter houses. The new cuban version of making Cuban pork is with cilantro and mint but the traditional Old School pork would never use cilantro that’s used by those of Mexican decent we would use sour orange instead of the O.j. and Lime but if you can’t grow your own sour orange tree or buy them fresh at the Latin market the o.j. and lime are a great substitute. I’m growin my own dwarf sour orange tree because true sour orange for pork and chicken are the best….. If you look up Cuban recipes on Icuban.com they are pretty good but sometimes they even change recipes sometimes. I’m old fashioned and lime sticking to the old. Good Luck and happy cooking.
Thanks for the info Dalia! I didn’t know the cilantro was from Mexican influence. I’m glad somebody put it together because it tastes amazing!! Someday I hope I can get my hands on that Pernil you’re talking about because that sounds sooooo good!!!
This looks delicious! Do you have any suggestions for making it with boneless pork tenderloin? I have a 2.5 pound tenderloin, and just wondered if I need to adjust the temperature/cooking time? I can’t wait to try it!!
Hey Kara! I’ve never tried it with a pork tenderloin. I would cook it at the high temp for the first half hour as suggested, then lower it and use a meat thermometer to know when it’s done. Hope you like it!
Hi there,
I am looking forward to making this but our local grocer just had pork shoulder (picnic roast). Do you think this would still be ok.
It is about 3 lbs. Thanks.
Hey Betty! Yeah, I think it would be okay! Just use a meat thermometer to make sure you don’t over/undercook it. Let me know how it goes! Lots of people have asked about this but I’ve never tried it.
I made this roast for our Sunday night dinner today. It was delicious! Hubby loved it. We are also looking forward to using the leftover for the sandwiches tomorrow night! and I’m going to stick the rest into potstickers later in the week. Thanks for posting this recipe, it was great!
potstickers!!! That sounds like basically the best idea ever Sarah!!!! Thanks for the review :)
it seems a shame to throw the marinade away! I understand the danger of eating something that’s had raw meat marinating in it, but can’t you take the marinade put it in a sauce pan and cook or boil it for some time And then use it as a sauce to drizzle over your meat?
You are so right Debbie! I agree it seems like a waste! Other commenters have mentioned boiling it and then simmering for a while to kill the bacteria. I’m sure it would be safe if you did that. And delicious too! Try it out, let me know what you do!
Your Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork must have been amazing! I’m a vegetarian, but I made the pork for my husband and son….and they loved it! My son was hesitant to try it, but he finally did. Then he went back for seconds….and thirds….and FOURTHS!!! (He’s 13 and has a bottomless pit for a stomach!) Thanks!!!
Those bottomless pit teenagers!!! I’m so nervous for my kids to grow up and eat me out of house and home!! Ha. Glad they enjoyed it!
The recipe calls for pork shoulder and you say you do not trim anything prior t cooking. Are you actually calling for a pork butt like is used for making pulled pork? It usually has a fat cap on one side about 1/4″ thick similar to a brisket. It also is usually a thick, cube shape piece of meat with lots of internal fat that normally cooks out when making pulled pork because of the very long slow cooking. Is this the same cut of meat you are using?
Hey Bob! You clearly know way more about pork than I do, haha. It’s the charlatan coming through. :) The original recipe said to get a boneless pork shoulder, I used a bone-in shoulder. There are photos in the post of the raw marinated meat that you can look at if you want. Also it might be helpful to follow the link to the original source, found below the recipe. Good luck! Enjoy!
This recipe popped up on my Facebook news feed today and I was impressed! I mentioned it to my boyfriend this afternoon and we’re going to attempt this tomorrow on the smoker. We’re prepping to marinate it tonight and hopefully it comes out just as delicious!
Ooh on the smoker! Fun! I think other readers have tried it with success. Did you make it already? How’d it go?
I am doing this up right now. The crust looks delectable. The marinade smelled so good, I bet it could serve as the base of a helluva salad dressing.
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How did it go Jorge?? Did you boil the marinade to use as a salad dressing? I bet that would be delicious!
I did not do the salad dressing this time. The pork roast however was delicious. The crust came out like the picture, and was right on par with the Cuban restaurant that I frequent here in Tampa. I have tried this with the store bought Mojo Criollo marinades, and there is no comparison. This recipe is the real deal.
P.S. Thinking about adding some tamarind to this next time.
Wow, on par with a restaurant in Tampa! High praise indeed. I’ve never been but I hear Tampa is the place to go for legit Cuban food. Awesome! So glad you liked it! Also love the tamarind idea, that would be tasty.
Quick question…
I have the roast in the oven right now. Since it’s browning rather quickly, I decided to reread the recipe as I thought maybe I messed up the temp. Everything seems to be right on my end.
What I’m wondering is:
The recipe calls for a boneless pork shoulder what is what I bought. I just noticed your photos are of a “bone-in” pork shoulder.
Do you think that’s the reason why mine is browning so quickly? I did reduce the heat to 325 degrees as I don’t want it to dry out.
Any thoughts would be great!
which is what I bought…
No need to reply. I just followed the link to the original recipe.
Thanks!
Oh good I’m glad the original post offered clarification for you Heather! It’s meant to brown up pretty quick in that first half hour. How’d it turn out?
I accidentally got 3 relatively equal sizes of pork, instead of one big piece. How do you recommend cooking it since it isn’t one piece? (They are like pork steaks…)
Hey Jennifer! I would marinate as usual and then use a meat thermometer to roast. It definitely won’t take as long!
Thank you!
I made this yesterday and it was scrumptious! I have mint and cilantro growing at our house and I loved clipping fresh herbs to use in this recipe. It was a huge hit with my family too. Thanks!
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Using herbs from your garden is just the best, right Amber?? So glad you enjoyed the recipe :)
Mine didn’t get as crusty and gorgeous as yours when I made this the other night, but MAN OH MAN that flavor!! Can’t wait to make Cubanos for dinner with the leftovers tonight. Delicious!!!!
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How did the Cubanos go Chris? I’m glad you liked the pork!
Searched “mojo chicken” on Pinterest after recalling an article I read many years ago in a “foodie” magazine. Made this, using thick center-cut pork chops. My intent was to grill them on low, but I ran out of time and motivation, so they went in the oven. Because they don’t cook as long they didn’t develop the “bark”, and I’ll do it differently next time, since I think the direct heat of the grill would change that. But they were absolutely the best pork chops I have ever made, as far as flavor goes! I just wanted to come back because so many folks are cooking for smaller families, and it is well worth making the marinade no matter how you’re going to use it. Just don’t worry about it when chops or a smaller today don’t look like the photo, and I’m sure you’ll want to make the “real thing” when you have the larger roast handy.
Thanks for the review Katie! i will have to try this with pork chops next time! Others have tried it with success too. It sounds amazing! This marinade really is the best.
Boneless? The first picture has a bone in it.
There is an asterisk on that ingredient, and below it says, “*I accidentally grabbed a bone-in pork shoulder. Worked great!”
Can beef be used as a substitute for the pork? I’m wondering what cut would be best.
Hi Safaa! I’ve never tried this with beef. Honestly I have no idea how it would turn out! Let me know how it goes!
I made this last week with a pork butt and it was delicious. Was wondering if you have made it with boneless pork loin. I know there is very little fat on them but they are on sale this week and thought I might give it a try. Great recipe!!
Hey Barbara! No, I’ve never tried it with pork loin. Let me know how it goes!
Made it tonight with the pork loin. Good, but not as tasty as with the pork butt. Thanks for the quick reply.
Good to know Barbara! Thanks for the feedback :)
Oh my goodness! This is the best pork I’ve ever had! Thank you so much for the recipe.
So glad you liked it Caity!! Thanks for the review!
What would be some good, easy sides to go with this and is the cilantro 1 cup of leaves then chop? I can’t wait to try this!
Hey Ashley! I would chop first, then measure. I think I used 1 whole bunch of cilantro. Here are some side ideas!
https://thefoodcharlatan.com/2016/01/07/spanish-cauliflower-rice-to-eat-with-mexican-food/
https://thefoodcharlatan.com/2015/11/23/roasted-sweet-potatoes-and-brussels-sprouts-recipe/
https://thefoodcharlatan.com/2016/08/16/parmesan-crusted-zucchini-and-yellow-squash-recipe/
https://thefoodcharlatan.com/2014/09/09/pineapple-spinach-salad-recipe/
https://thefoodcharlatan.com/2014/05/23/copycat-cafe-zupas-poppyseed-dressing-spinach-bleu-cheese-salad/
and here’s my whole list of side dishes if you want more ideas:
https://thefoodcharlatan.com/category/side/
Hello, I have a question. A situation just came up after I put the pork in the marinade. I cannot cook it tomorrow night as planned. But I can cook it the following night. Will it be ok to sit in the marinade for twice as long?.
Hey Michelle! Yes, it will be just fine. Enjoy!
It was AMAZING! We made sautéed onions and peppers, used sweet hot mustard, Swiss cheese, dill pickle slices and used French rolls to make sandwiches. My entire family devoured it! Thank you so much!!!
Made it… loved it!! Served it with an herbed pilaf and cucumber relish!!! Will make again and do tacos with fresh guacamole!! Thanks for the recipe!!
ooh, cucumber relish! Sounds good. I’m glad you liked it!
Hi there! I have this marinating right now but my husband bought a shoulder roast that is both bone-in and skin-on! Should I have removed the skin? Do I need to do anything different when I roast it?
Hey Dani! I wouldn’t even worry about it, just follow the recipe as usual. I used a bone-in once and it was fine. I’ve never done skin on but I bet it will be delicious!
Hi, I meant to reply sooner to tell you that the pork was delicious and worked just fine with the bones and skin. And I did also try the Cubanos the next day and they were delish! Thanks!
Awesome, I’m glad it worked out Dani! love those Cubanos!
This looks amazing. I love Cuban food and can’t get enough of it when I’m in South FL. Great recipes(just saved that Top10recipe post)
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Thanks Anna! Someday I need to visit Florida to try out some Cubanos!
The Cuban mojo marinated pork was delicious. Now it’s the only way hubby wants me to cook it.
Awesome Kay! I’m so glad you both enjoyed it!
We tried this recipe last week and my fiance just about cried. We LOVED it! We’re trying it again this week but with chicken instead of pork. Thanks for sharing it!!
Haha! That’s awesome, so glad you guys liked it. Great idea with the chicken!!
This roast came out beautifully. I wish I could upload a picture of it. It wasn’t a difficult recipe, but it looks and tastes like a masterpiece. I wish I had made a little extra of the marinade to drizzle over it at the end. Thanks so much, this ones a winner.
Masterpiece is a great description for this Sherri! Thanks so much for your review!
Hello Karen,
Honestly, you’ve shared so many amazing recipes here and oh my gosh, I just want ALL of them. I’m totally drooling over here!
Thanks so much Jane! I’m glad you’re enjoying the site and I hope you get to make some of the recipes soon!! Have a great weekend!
I am so excited to try this recipe!!!!! I have been long looking and searching for the perfect Cuban spiced pork roast recipe specifically for my favorite Cuban sandwich. I have certainly had a few that just aren’t what they should be. It’s all in the roasted pork – the flavor. THANK YOU for providing this recipe. It sounds very promising. I can tell by the excitement in how you describe the flavor that this must be it!!! Yayyyy! I can hardly wait! :) Thanks, again!
I knew it was a bad idea to check out this article before grabbing something to eat. The roast looks incredibly good (very good photos, by the way) and I’m already thinking about the smell of it… Oh, and I’m really curious about the taste of the real Mojo sauce, with sour oranges, but they’re almost impossible to find here. Overall, great recipe, congrats! :)
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Thanks Ushmana! I hope you enjoy it!
I made this pork this past weekend and then used it to make the Cubano sandwiches. Both were a hit! Thx for the recipe!!
Yeeesss I’m so glad you followed through and made the sandwiches! It’s so good right! Thanks for the comment Mike, have a great day!
Thanks for the amazing cuban pork recipe! Used to make the mojo pork and the cuban sandwiches the next day! Huge Hit at my house! Shared over on Super-Safeway
Awesome, I’m so glad you liked it!
I Followed all the instructions. This is a poor imitation of a Cuban dish. I will not try again or the rest of the dishes. Sorry this is not even a one star.
Aw man, sorry you didn’t like it Elsie! I’m surprised because so many hundreds of people love this recipe!