Crockpot Cuban Pulled Pork

Cooked pork being shredded with 2 forks.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: cuban

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 4 30

Total Time: 4 40

Servings:

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Lauren

This Crockpot Cuban Pulled Pork is sweet, savory, and full of tangy flavors. It’s the most tender, juicy protein perfect for prepping in bulk and adding to sandwiches, salads and rice bowls!

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Ingredients

2 lb. pork loin roast
1/2 cup lime juice from ~5 limes
1/2 cup orange juice from ~2 oranges
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp dried oregano
1.5 tsp each salt & cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 bay leaves

Instructions

Place the pork loin roast in the Crock Pot then add the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic and all the seasonings. Rub all over the pork then cover.
Cook on high for 4 hours or low 7-8 hours. Pork should be easily shreddable when done. If not, break into smaller parts and cook a little longer.
Shred the pork using two forks and toss around in the juices.
Cover and cook for another 30 minutes so the pork can absorb all the juices.

Notes

Ways To Enjoy Cuban Pulled Pork:

Make a sandwich! Use this Cuban pork for the best Cuban Sandwich!
Fill up a bowl. Use this pork to make a bowl using yellow rice, avocado, radishes and air fried plantains. For an easy recipe, try my Cuban Pulled Pork Bowls!
Toss in a salad. For lighter fare, top a big bowl of greens (I love romaine) with pork, red onions, roasted veggies, and dressing of your choice.
Stuff some tacos! Scoop this pork into a taco or soft tortilla! Top with red onion, avocado, sour cream and cheese!

Cooking Tips:

Let your pork marinate. If time allows, let your pork loin marinate for 1 hour before cooking (or up to overnight). Just place pork in a large bowl (or Ziploc) bag with juices and seasonings then dump everything into the crockpot (or Instant Pot) when ready to start cooking.
Broil pork. For even more flavor, add the shredded pork to a lined baking dish and broil for ~5 minutes (or until crispy but not burnt) or fry up in a skillet with some cooking spray over high heat before serving. This TOTALLY magnifies the flavor and makes it a little crispy but is totally optional.
Freeze for later. This pork freezes great so I love making a big batch and freezing half for later. You can use leftover pulled pork for a last minute quick bowl or sandwich!

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