Cuban Recipe
Mojo Pork Rice Plates
by Smoke & Thyme / @smokeandthyme
Citrus-garlic pork with black beans, rice, and pickled onion for a bright Cuban-inspired plate.
Cook time
2 hours
Servings
2 to 4
Difficulty
Medium
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Steps
- 1Marinate the pork with orange juice, lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 2Roast or sear and braise until the pork is tender and sliceable.
- 3Rest the pork before slicing so the juices stay in the meat.
- 4Warm black beans and rice while the pork rests.
- 5Spoon rice onto plates, add beans, sliced pork, pickled red onion, and a little mojo sauce.
- 6Finish with lime at the table so the plate stays bright.
Grit & Soul tip
Mojo should taste bright before it tastes heavy. Keep the citrus and garlic clear, then let the pork bring the richness.
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