How to Make Roasted Pork Shoulder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted pork shoulder is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. The pork shoulder is a flavorful cut of meat that becomes incredibly tender and juicy when roasted in the oven. This recipe is a great way to impress your guests with minimal effort, as the oven does most of the work for you.

Roasting a pork shoulder may seem daunting at first, but it is actually quite simple. With just a few basic ingredients and some time in the oven, you can achi...

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Ingredients

  • 7 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 (4.5 pound) boneless pork shoulder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) with a rack in the middle of the oven. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and a rack.
  • Stir together garlic, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub pork thoroughly with garlic mixture. Place fat-side up on rack on the prepared baking sheet. Let pork stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers between 195 to 205 degrees F (90 to 96 degrees C), about 4 1/2 hours.
  • Let stand 20 minutes before shredding.
  • Nutrition

    381 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 808mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Potassium: 654mg