Cuban-Style Pork Shoulder Recipe

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Cuban-Style Pork Shoulder
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, chili pepper, crumbled bay leaves and orange zest.
  2. Stir in the vinegar, orange and lime juices to make a coarse paste.
  3. Add the pork pieces and toss until the pieces are evenly coated with the spice paste.
  4. Set aside to marinate while you finish the other preparations.
  5. Trim and cut the onions lengthwise into 1/4 -inch-thick slices.
  6. Arrange the slices in an even layer on the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
  7. Pour the broth over the onions.
  8. Arrange the pork in an even layer over the onions, pouring over any reserved marinade.
  9. Cover the insert and place it in the slow cooker.
  10. Set the cooker to high heat and cook 4 to 4 1/2 hours until the pork is fork-tender. (8 hours on low).
  11. Remove from heat and crack the lid to allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  12. Gently stir the pork with the onions and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 458.23 Kcal (1919 kJ)
Calories from fat 182.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.3g 31%
Cholesterol 190.05mg 63%
Sodium 2015.95mg 84%
Potassium 1101.86mg 23%
Total Carbs 8.03g 3%
Sugars 2.39g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 6%
Protein 57.83g 116%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 78.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.35 Kcal (537 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.69g 31%
Cholesterol 53.23mg 63%
Sodium 564.65mg 84%
Potassium 308.62mg 23%
Total Carbs 2.25g 3%
Sugars 0.67g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 6%
Protein 16.2g 116%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 21%
Calcium 21.9mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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