Easy Roasted Pork Shoulder (Extra Tender)
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Roasted Pork Shoulder (Extra Tender)
Description
Easy Roasted Pork Shoulder (Extra Tender) brings together simple ingredients—garlic, fresh rosemary, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and neutral cooking oil—to create a deeply flavored marinade that coats the pork shoulder thoroughly. Marinating for at least 8 hours lets the flavors infuse the meat, especially important for a cut like pork shoulder, which benefits from slow cooking to become tender.
The recipe starts by browning the coated pork under a low broil, developing a golden crust. Wrapping the pork in foil and roasting at 300°F for about 2 hours until it reaches 180°F inside breaks down connective tissues, producing a juicy and tender roast. Resting the pork before slicing lets the meat fibers relax and retain moisture.
This roast can be served sliced alongside vegetables or shredded for sandwiches. Its robust seasoning and slow cooking technique make it a versatile centerpiece for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 5 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tbsp rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil olive or avocado, generic cooking oil
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper ground
- 5 lb pork shoulder
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, combine together garlic, rosemary, oil, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
- Cut off any excess fat from pork shoulder. Rub marinade you created on all sides of shoulder. Place it in a bag or in a large bowl covered with a plastic wrap, allow to marinate for at least 8 hours, but up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to a low broil. Place pork in a roasting pan. Cook for about 25 minutes or until it's golden.
- Wrap pork in foil, adjust temperature to 300°F and cook for 2 more hours or until internal temperature reaches 180°F.
- Remove pork from the oven, allow it to rest for at least 25 minutes before cutting into it. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1292mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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