Slow Cooker Cuban Pork

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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 9 hr
• Total Time: 9 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed and silver skin removed
• 1 cup orange juice (such as Simply®)
• 14 whole black peppercorns
• 1 head garlic, peeled and pressed
• 0.5 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 cup lime juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut pork loin into 3 equal pieces.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and peppercorns to a slow cooker. Add onion.

Step 4

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.