Dinner for 8

Slow Cooker Mojo Pork

Name: Slow Cooker Mojo Pork
Total time: 490 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 lb pork shoulder; 6 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp oregano; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 tsp cornstarch

Pork shoulder slow-cooks with citrus, garlic, oregano, and pepper, then finishes with a light thickened sauce.

Typical price

$4.07for 4 servings

$1.02 per serving$4.07 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

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490 minstart to table
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8servings as written
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Caribbean Dairy-free Gluten-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners Slow cooker

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical	3 lb	$7.47Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.13

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

3 lb pork shoulder
6 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp oregano
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tsp cornstarch

Steps

Rub the pork shoulder with salt, oregano, and black pepper.
Place the pork in a slow cooker and pour the orange juice and lime juice over it.
Add the garlic, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is fork-tender and at least 145 F.
Transfer the pork to a plate and shred it with forks.
Whisk the cornstarch with two tablespoons water, stir it into the slow cooker juices, and cook on high for 10 minutes.
Return the shredded pork to the thickened juices and stir well.