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Crispy Pork Shoulder

Crispy Oven-Roasted Pork takes a few hours to make, but it is so worth the effort! It's ultra-tender with super crispy skin that's perfect for everyday dinners or special occasions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Fridge-drying
8 hrs
Total Time
15 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 585 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 whole (about 8 to 10 pounds) pork shoulder with skin on
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. With a knife, pierce the skin a few times, making sure not to cut through the meat.
  2. Pour vinegar over and massage on meat. Rub salt, garlic powder, and pepper all over the meat.
  3. Refrigerate, uncovered and skin side up, overnight to chill.
  4. With paper towels, pat down surfaces of meat to completely dry. Arrange on a roasting pan fitted with a rack. 
  5. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 180 F oven for about 4 ½ to 5 hours.
  6. Increase temperature to 320 F and continue to cook for about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until meat is cooked through and browns.
  7. Increase temperature to 430 F and continue to cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until skin is very crisp and a thermometer inserted in the center of the pork reads 145 F.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to rest for about 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. 

Notes

  • Pierce the skin carefully, making sure not to cut through the meat as juices might bubble up during roasting, which can cause rubbery patches of skin.
  • Roast uncovered as covering the meat will create steam and interfere with the crisping.
  • For 4 to 6 pounds of meat, decrease cook time by about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 236g Calories 585kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 0.3g (0%) Protein 38.2g (76%) Fat 46.2g (71%) Saturated Fat 16.1g (81%) Cholesterol 161mg (54%) Sodium 589mg (25%) Potassium 9mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin C 3.3mg (4%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585

% Daily Value*

Serving 236g
Calories 585kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 0.3g 0%
Protein 38.2g 76%
Fat 46.2g 71%
Saturated Fat 16.1g 81%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 589mg 25%
Potassium 9mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.