mojo marinated pork

How To Make mojo marinated pork

• 1

  Add the orange juice, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, and smashed (not minced) garlic cloves, to the food processor and pulse until everything is finely chopped
• 2

  Add this mixture to a ziplock bag, along with the rest of the oil, zest, lime juice, oregano, and cumin. Add the pork shoulder to the bag.
• 3

  Place the zipped up bag in a baking dish, and put it in the fridge overnight, or several hours at least.
• 4

  Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a wire rack (I used a cooling rack) over a rimmed baking sheet.
• 5

  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.
• 6

  Turn the oven down to 375 degrees F. Roast for another 1 hour and 20-30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 160.
• 7

  Transfer to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil and let rest at least 20 minutes. Carve against the grain and serve.
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