Cilantro-Lime Marinated Pork Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Pork shoulder marinated with orange, lime, cilantro and mint bring a fresh and zesty bite to a savory roast.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword cilantro, lime, marinated, pork

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Marinating time 4

Total Time 7 15

Servings people

Calories 520kcal

Cost 25

In a bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, orange zest, cilantro, mint, garlic, oregano, cumin, and olive oil, and season to taste.
¾ cup fresh orange juice, ½ cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp. orange zest, 1 cup cilantro, ¼ cup mint leaves, 8 garlic cloves, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 2 tsp. ground cumin, 1 cup olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Place the pork shoulder in the cilantro-lime marinade, and marinate for 4 to 12 hours.
3 to 4 lb. pork shoulder
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Brown the meat in a skillet over high heat on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Roast the shoulder in the oven for 2 to 3 hours or until the meat reaches a temperature of 160 F.
Let the meat rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
Slice the pork shoulder against the grain.