Gluten-Free Cuban Mojo Pork
Pork shoulder turns tender in orange, lime and garlic, with a fresh cilantro-onion salsa and fluffy rice.
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Ingredients
- 300 g boneless pork shoulder, cut into two thick pieces
- 0.6 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 orange, zest and juice
- 1 lime, juice
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 15 g fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ white onion, thinly sliced
- ½ green chili, finely chopped
- 75 g gluten-free long-grain rice, uncooked
Method
- Season pork with salt, orange zest, and half the garlic; rest briefly.5 min timer
- Brown pork hard in hot oil on all sides.10 min timer
- Stir citrus juices with remaining garlic, scrape up browned bits, and pour over pork.
- Bake at 350°F until tender and 145°F at the center.20 min timer
- Boil rice until tender; mix cilantro, onion, and chili, then serve with pork.15 min timer
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free rice and fresh citrus, garlic and herbs keep hidden sauces out.
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