Cerdo cubano

Ingredientes

• 1 (4-pounds) pork shoulder or pork butt ((bone-in or boneless)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
• Zest of 1 orange
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped finely
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro ((lightly packed))

Preparación

1. 1

   Prep the pork: Using a paring knife, make a few slits all over the surface of the pork. (See Note 1)

2. 2

   Place Ingredients in Crockpot: Place the pork roast in the slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients. Make sure the pork gets coated with the marinade.

3. 3

   Slow Cook: Cover and cook on high for 5 - 6 hours or on low for 8 or until tender.

4. 4

   At this point, the pork is fully cooked and can be served with the cooking juices or you can make a quick sauce (see Note 2)

5. 5

   Crisp Up The Top: To crisp up the top, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it onto an aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Bake on a preheated 400 degrees F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until nicely browned.

6. 6

   Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. You will be able to shred the meat with a couple of forks. Yes, it will be that tender!

7. 7

   Serve with the remaining juices from the slow cooker or sauce. (See Note 2)