Crock Pot Mojo Pork with Cuban-Style Black Beans

This slow cooker recipe combines tender and flavorful mojo pork with hearty Cuban-style black beans, creating a delicious and satisfying meal. The pork is marinated in a zesty citrus mixture, resulting in succulent meat with a hint of tanginess, while the black beans are seasoned with traditional Cuban spices for an authentic taste.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper

Mix well

Place pork chunks in the slow cooker

Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are coated

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork

About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the Cuban-style black beans

In a skillet, saut onion and green pepper until softened

Add minced garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper

Cook for another minute

Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker with drained black beans

Add chicken broth to the slow cooker

Stir everything together and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld

Serve the mojo pork and black beans hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired