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Mojo Roast Pork and Gravy

"Equal parts savory and bright, this Cuban holiday classic featuring versatile mojo sauce is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser...."

INGREDIENTS
1 7–8-lb. skinless bone-in pork shoulder (Boston butt or picnic)
4 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Morton kosher salt
2 Tbsp. dried oregano
2 Tbsp. freshly ground pepper
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 large bunch cilantro, leaves and stems coarsely chopped
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh bitter orange juice (from 5–7) or ½ cup fresh orange juice plus ½ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. whole grain or Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. ground coriander
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
½ cup fresh bitter orange juice (from 2–3) or ¼ cup fresh orange juice plus ¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
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