Citrus Jalapeno Roasted Pork

June 14, 2026
Slow Roasted Pork - Olive Branch Oil & Spice

This pork shoulder is marinated in a blend of orange, lime, chipotle, garlic and cilantro and cooked all day. The leftovers are great for tacos. Great with Spicy Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 6-7 pound pork shoulder
  • 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 oranges, juiced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 cup Jalapeno Olive Oil 

Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor blend the chipotle peppers, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper and olive oil together.

  2. Place the pork fat side up in a baking dish and score the skin and fat in a cross-hatch pattern. Poor the marinade all over the pork and marinate covered for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  3. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Cook the pork for 3 hours covered, then uncover and cook for another hour until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees.

  4. Rest for 30 minutes then pull the pork and enjoy

Takes 9 hours

Serves 6

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