Pork

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder

Name: Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4-5 lb boneless pork shoulder; 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 orange, sliced

⏱ 5 hrs👤 Serves 8

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Using a paring knife, make small slits all over the pork and stuff each with a slice of garlic.
Mix oil and all spices into a paste. Rub all over the pork, getting into every crevice. Place in a roasting pan fat-side up.
Pour orange juice and broth into the bottom of the pan. Add orange slices around the pork. Cover tightly with foil.
Roast 4 hours, then uncover and increase heat to 375°F. Roast another 45-60 minutes until the exterior is caramelized and fork-tender. The internal temp should reach 195-205°F for proper pulling texture.
Rest 30 minutes covered with foil, then pull apart with two forks. Toss with some of the pan juices.

Notes

This is the most forgiving roast there is — it only gets better the longer it cooks. Serve in tacos, over rice, in sandwiches, or with roasted vegetables.

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