Keto Omaha

If you love slow-cooked, melt-in-your-mouth pork, this Keto Cuban Mojo Pork is a must-try! This dish features tender pork marinated in a bold blend of citrus, garlic, and Cuban spices, then slow-roasted until juicy and flavorful. Serve it with cauliflower rice, sautéed greens, or a keto-friendly Cuban slaw for the perfect island-inspired meal!

Ingredients (Serves 6-8)

🐖 For the Mojo Marinade:

• ½ cup olive oil

• ¼ cup fresh orange juice (or 1 teaspoon orange extract + ¼ cup water for keto)

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)

• 1 tablespoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

🔥 For the Pork:

• 4-5 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil

🥗 For Keto-Friendly Sides:

• Cauliflower rice (for a Cuban rice alternative)

• Sautéed garlic spinach or cabbage

• Keto Cuban slaw (cabbage, lime, and olive oil dressing)

🌿 For Garnish:

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

• Lime wedges

Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Pork:

• In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

• Place pork shoulder in a large bowl or zip-top bag and pour marinade over it.

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for best flavor).

2️⃣ Slow Roast the Pork:

🔥 Oven Method:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.

• Remove pork from marinade (reserve marinade for basting).

• Pat pork dry and rub with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven or roasting pan over medium-high heat.

• Sear pork on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

• Cover and roast in the oven for 4-5 hours, basting with reserved marinade every hour, until fork-tender.

🔥 Slow Cooker Method:

• Place marinated pork in the slow cooker with marinade.

• Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours, until tender.

🔥 Instant Pot Method:

• Place pork and marinade in Instant Pot.

• Pressure cook on HIGH for 90 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.

3️⃣ Crisp & Shred the Pork:

• Once cooked, remove pork and let rest for 10 minutes.

• Shred with two forks.

• For crispy edges, spread shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes until slightly crispy.

4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

• Serve Keto Cuban Mojo Pork over cauliflower rice or sautéed greens.

• Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

🔥 Pro Tip: Drizzle extra mojo sauce over the pork for even more flavor!

Nutrition Info (Per Serving – 1/6 of the Recipe)

• Calories: ~480

• Protein: ~45g

• Fat: ~30g

• Net Carbs: ~3g