This juicy mojo pulled pork recipe is about to rock your world! It’s quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot or slow cooker (instructions below) and marinated in super tasty mojo seasonings and citrus.

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Easy Mojo Pork in the Instant Pot

The Instant Pot makes pulled pork pretty effortless, but we do have a few tips to make sure you get tender, shreddable mojo pork every time.

1. Cut your pork into 2×2 inch cubes. This helps the pork cook a little quicker and ensures it will come out fall-apart tender.
2. Brown the pork pieces in the Instant Pot or using a separate pan (or both). This will lock in the meat juices for more flavorful pork.
3. Use fresh squeezed orange juice and lemon juice for the mojo marinade, it really makes a difference!
4. Dump everything in the Instant Pot and sit back and wait for some delicious mojo pork :).

Note – The instructions are the same if using the Slow Cooker, you’ll just let it cook slow and low for 8-10 hours.

Looking for more citrusy pulled pork? Check out our Instant Pot Carnitas!

How to serve this cuban flavored pulled pork

There are SO many things you can do with this mojo pork! I bet you can even get more creative than us!

Here are a few ideas for serving:

• In tacos (duh!)
• As a bowl meal with greens or your favorite veggies
• Scrambled up with some eggs
• In a sandwich
• With some pan fried plantains
• With some creamy keto coleslaw

Why we call it mojo marinated pork

The best part of this recipe is that you don’t have to marinate the pork for hours before cooking! The Instant Pot or slow cooker really do all the work for you. The mojo marinade gets cooked right into the pork and when you shred it the pork will soak up all the citrusy goodness.

We love easy recipes that taste like you spent hours in the kitchen – this is definitely one of those!

Looking for more? Check out all of our Instant Pot Recipes!

Some Other Great Pulled Pork Recipes To Try

• Whole30 Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce
• Jibarito Recipe
• Leftover Pulled Pork Hash (another great way to serve this pork!)
• Smashed Plantain Pulled Pork Sliders

Your Turn To Try Our Mojo Pork

Go ahead and get this mojo pork going in your Instant Pot or slow cooker! Make it anytime you want to have tacos or leftovers on hand or feed a group of people.

If you make it, leave a comment below to let us know how it goes. Also, take a picture or video and share it on Instagram and tag us @realsimplegood. We love to see what you’re cooking!

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Marinated Instant Pot Mojo Pulled Pork

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Total: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8

This perfectly seasoned mojo pulled pork recipe is about to rock your world! Make it in the Instant Pot or slow cooker.

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Ingredients

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• 3 lbs pork shoulder or butt, cut into 2 inch cubes
• 1 onion, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 3/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice, about 2 oranges
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, about 2 lemons
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 2 tbsp ghee, (or other cooking oil)

For topping/serving:

• romaine lettuce, (or sub Siete Tortillas or other sturdy lettuce)
• cilantro
• avocado
• jalapenos, sliced
• lemon/lime wedges
• diced red onion

Equipment

• Instant Pot
• Slow Cooker

Instructions

 

For the Instant Pot:

• Cut pork into cubes and set aside. Prep onion and garlic as noted.
• Combine orange juice, lemon juice, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper powder in a bowl or jar and mix well.
• Press the sauté button on the instant pot and add ghee. Once hot, add in the pork and brown it on all sides. Press cancel on the instant pot once the pork is browned.
• Pour the juice/seasoning mixture all over the pork cubes and add in the diced onion and garlic.
• Secure the lid on the instant pot and close the pressure valve. Press the “manual” button (or “pressure cook” button) and set the time to cook for 30 minutes at high pressure. Once the time is up, let the pressure naturally release on its own for 20 minutes.
• Manually release any remaining pressure and remove the lid. Shred the pork with two forks.
• Serve the mojo pork in lettuce wedges or tortillas with your favorite toppings. Spoon some of the extra sauce from the instant pot over the pork for serving.

For the slow cooker:

• Follow steps 1 & 2 above.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ghee. Once hot, add in the pork and brown it on all sides (you may need to do this in batches). Remove pork and place it in the slow cooker.
• Pour the juice/seasoning mixture all over the pork cubes and add in the diced onion and garlic.
• Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove the lid and shred the pork with two forks.
• Serve the mojo pork in lettuce wedges or tortillas with your favorite toppings. Spoon some of the extra sauce from the instant pot over the pork for serving.

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Notes

Nutrition facts are an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet and do not include optional toppings/serving items for this recipe. See our full nutrition information disclosure here.  

Calories: 212kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g

Course: Main Course

Author: Erica Winn

Cuisine: Cuban

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