Cuban Mojo Pork Bowls
- Lacey Watts
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Easy grilled mojo pork with citrus, garlic, and rice. Ready fast, no oven required.
If you want a high-flavor dinner that feels elevated but is actually low effort, this is it. These Cuban Mojo Pork Bowls are built on juicy, grilled secreto pork and a punchy citrus-garlic marinade that doubles as your finishing sauce.
Fast, weeknight-friendly (grill + assemble)
Big citrus + garlic flavor without complicated steps
Uses premium pork that cooks quickly and stays tender
Flexible for meal prep or casual hosting
Ingredients
Mojo Pork
1–1.5 lbs secreto pork steak (from Campo Grande)
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1/3 cup olive oil
Juice of 2 oranges
Juice of 2 limes
6–8 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Bowls
Cooked white rice
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges (optional)
Fresh sliced cucumber
Instructions
1. Make the Mojo
Whisk olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
👉 Conversion tip: Set aside 2–3 tbsp before adding the pork. This becomes your finishing sauce and makes the dish pop.
2. Marinate
Add secreto pork steak and coat well.Marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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3. Grill
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Grill pork 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through with a good char. Rest, then slice against the grain.
4. Build the Bowls
Rice → sliced pork → cilantro → spoon over reserved citrus-garlic sauce.
Finish with lime if you want extra brightness.
Pro Tips
Fresh citrus + fresh garlic only. It matters here.
Don’t skip the reserved sauce step
Secreto cooks fast, and is really high quality pork. Pull it before it overcooks.
You can absolutely use flank steak or chicken breast here.
FAQs
What is secreto pork? A thin, marbled cut from the shoulder area, known for being tender and flavorful when grilled.
Can I use another cut? Yes. You can really use any thin cut protein here. Flank or skirt steak is a great swap!
Can I make this without a grill? Use a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
This is one of those recipes that hits every time. Fast, fresh, and just different enough to keep dinner from feeling repetitive.
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