Slow Cooker Cuban Pork
Description
Pork loin is generously rubbed with a garlic-oregano paste and simmered in citrus juices in the slow cooker in this Cuban pulled pork recipe.
Ingredients
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1 cup orange juice (such as Simply®)
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1/2 cup lime juice
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1/2 cup lemon juice
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14 whole black peppercorns
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed and silver skin removed
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1 head garlic, peeled and pressed
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2 tablespoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
Directions
1
Add orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and peppercorns to a slow cooker. Add onion.
2
Cut pork loin into 3 equal pieces.
3
Mix together garlic, 2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and oregano in a small bowl until a paste forms; rub all over pork pieces. Place pork in juice mixture 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.