Ingredients
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1 clove Garlic
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2 teaspoons Salt
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1 teaspoon Black pepper
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1 teaspoon Onion Powder
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1 teaspoon Cumin
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1 teaspoon Oregano
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60 ml Olive Oil
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4.5 kg pork shoulder
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6 cloves GarlicMojo Marinade
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1 Red OnionMojo Marinade
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1 LimeMojo Marinade
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1 teaspoon Ground cuminMojo Marinade
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1 teaspoon OreganoMojo Marinade
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1 teaspoon SaltMojo Marinade
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1/2 teaspoon PepperMojo Marinade
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a handful of Chopped cilantroMojo Marinade
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a few drops of Tabasco sauceMojo Marinade
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200 ml Olive OilMojo Marinade
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1 orangeMojo Marinade
Directions
Make a rub for the meat from vegetables and spices.
In a mortar or food processor, crush and mix garlic, salt, pepper, onion, oregano, cumin, and olive oil. You should get a mixture resembling a paste.
Score the meat, pour the marinade, and rub the mixture.
Place the meat in a baking dish and gently (not completely) separate the thick skin from the meat. Pull back the skin, then score the meat in several places with a knife and pour over the mojo marinade. Rub the garlic and spice paste into the meat. Put the skin back in place.
Let it sit for several hours to absorb the flavors.
Cover the entire dish with aluminum foil and leave it in the refrigerator for at least a few hours, ideally overnight.
Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F).
Take the meat out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a bit. Pat the skin dry with kitchen paper – this will help it become crispy.
Lightly spray the aluminum foil with oil spray and cover the baking dish.
Bake covered for about 4 hours.
Place the dish in the oven and bake the meat for about 4 hours. It’s done when the internal temperature reaches 180°C (356°F), and adjust the cooking time based on the size of the meat piece.
Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes.
Take the meat out of the oven and increase the temperature to 230°C (446°F).
Remove the foil and bake the meat for an additional 30 minutes to get a crispy crust, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Remove from the oven, let it rest for 20 minutes, then shred the meat with a fork.
Drizzle with the remaining roasting juices.
Mojo Marinade
Crush the ingredients in a blender and mix.
Crush garlic and red onion in a blender. Pour orange and lime juice, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, coriander, ground garlic, red onion, and Tabasco sauce into a bowl. Mix everything well.
Pour in olive oil and mix.
Add olive oil and mix again.
