How to Make Slow Cooker Cuban Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Cuban Pork is a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of Cuba with the ease of a slow cooker. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves tender, juicy pork with a savory, tangy marinade. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply need a hearty and satisfying meal, this dish is sure to impress.

The beauty of the slow cooker is that it allows you to set it and forget it. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can let the slow cooker...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin, trimmed and silver skin removed
  • 1 cup orange juice (such as Simply®)
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 14 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and pressed
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 hrs
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Cut pork loin into 3 equal pieces.
  • Turn a slow cooker to Low. Add orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and peppercorns, then add onion.
  • Mix garlic, salt, and oregano into a paste and rub all over pork pieces. Place pork in the slow cooker.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    298 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 1176mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 543mg