Mojo Pulled Pork USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Serving Size: 6
This delectable pulled pork recipe features tender, precooked pork enhanced with zesty orange peel, vibrant fresh juices, and a blend of natural spices, all baked to perfection for a burst of flavor.
CACFP Crediting Information:
2 oz (¼ cup spoodle) provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Pan-release spray
  • 13 oz Pork, pre-cooked, pulled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¾ tsp Orange zest
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • ⅜ cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Pan-release spray
  • 13 oz Pork, pre-cooked, pulled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¾ tsp Orange zest
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • ⅜ cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Pan-release spray
  • 13 oz Pork, pre-cooked, pulled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¾ tsp Orange zest
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • ⅜ cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Pan-release spray
  • 13 oz Pork, pre-cooked, pulled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¾ tsp Orange zest
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • ⅜ cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
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Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Pan-release spray
  • 13 oz Pork, pre-cooked, pulled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¾ tsp Orange zest
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • ⅜ cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Pan-release spray
  • 13 oz Pork, pre-cooked, pulled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¾ tsp Orange zest
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • ⅜ cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
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Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Pan-release spray
  • 13 oz Pork, pre-cooked, pulled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¾ tsp Orange zest
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • ⅜ cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Pan-release spray
  • 13 oz Pork, pre-cooked, pulled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¾ tsp Orange zest
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • ⅜ cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
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Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Pan-release spray
  • 13 oz Pork, pre-cooked, pulled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¾ tsp Orange zest
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • ⅜ cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Pan-release spray
  • 13 oz Pork, pre-cooked, pulled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, fresh, chopped
  • ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¾ tsp Orange zest
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Dried red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp Onion powder
  • ⅜ cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to:
    Conventional 350 °F.
    Convection 325 °F.
  • Spray large baking pan (9” x 13”) with a pan release spray. Add the pork and break apart and spread evenly.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped garlic, oregano, orange zest, black pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, red chili flakes, and onion powder. Stir until well combined.
  • Add chicken broth, orange, lime, and lemon juices to the spice mix. Stir and pour marinade over pulled pork and toss until evenly coated.
  • Cover pan, sealing tightly, and place pork into a hot oven to bake.
  • Bake pork at 350 °F for 15 minutes.
    Critical Control Point:
    Heat to 165 °F or higher.
    Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Using a ¼ cup spoodle, serve 2 ounces of pork. See serving suggestions in notes.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Mojo Pulled Pork USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Calories
109
Total Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
39
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
325
mg
14
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
2
g
1
%
Dietary Fiber
 
0
g
0
%
Total Sugars
 
1
g
1
%
Added Sugars included
 
0
g
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
0
mcg RAE
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
9
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

The food safety temperatures are based on Federal consumer food safety guidance. Some information may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Serve with yellow rice or whole grain tortillas.
Source:
USDA Standardized Recipe Project — 2025 
Yield / Volume