Cuban-Style Pork Shoulder

Ingredients

• 9 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 4 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground dried chile
• 2 dried bay leaves, finely crumbled
• 1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 5 lbs pork shoulder, bone and skin removed and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 3 onions
• 1/3 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, chili pepper, crumbled bay leaves and orange zest.

2. 2

   Stir in the vinegar, orange and lime juices to make a coarse paste.

3. 3

   Add the pork pieces and toss until the pieces are evenly coated with the spice paste.

4. 4

   Set aside to marinate while you finish the other preparations.

5. 5

   Trim and cut the onions lengthwise into 1/4 -inch-thick slices.

6. 6

   Arrange the slices in an even layer on the bottom of the slow cooker insert.

7. 7

   Pour the broth over the onions.

8. 8

   Arrange the pork in an even layer over the onions, pouring over any reserved marinade.

9. 9

   Cover the insert and place it in the slow cooker.

10. 10

    Set the cooker to high heat and cook 4 to 4 1/2 hours until the pork is fork-tender. (8 hours on low).

11. 11

    Remove from heat and crack the lid to allow the mixture to cool slightly.

12. 12

    Gently stir the pork with the onions and serve.