Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
User Reviews
4.9
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
653 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
International
Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
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Slow roasted pork shoulder is a comforting meal of tender meat seasoned with warm Moroccan spices. Make this recipe for a delicious
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Ingredients
- 4 lb pork shoulder bone in
- 4 tbsp Moroccan Seven Spice Blend (separated)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 large carrots , cut into French fry-like wedges
- 2 large sweet potatoes , cut into French fry-like wedges
- 1 red onion , sliced thick
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 large lemons halved
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F. Allow pork shoulder to come to room temperature.
- Rub salt and 3 tablespoons of Moroccan Seven Spice Blend all over pork shoulder, pressing to adhere. Allow to rest while oven heats up.
- Peel and cut the carrots into thick, French fry-like wedges. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into large, French fry-like wedges. Peel and cut onion in half vertically. Trim edges and cut into thick half inch slices. Toss all in a bowl with oil, honey and remaining tablespoon of Moroccan Spice Blend.
- In a large 13x9” baking dish place the pork shoulder in the center, fat side up and propped up if necessary with a few vegetables underneath. Arrange vegetables and fruit around pork. Pour chicken stock on and around pork and vegetables. Roast uncovered for 6 hours (basting occasionally), or until fall apart tender with internal temperature of 205°F.
- Allow to rest at least 20 minutes, covered with aluminum foil. Remove bone from pork and pull apart or cut into pieces. Serve with roasted vegetables and fruit. Spoon pan juices and squeeze lemons over pork and vegetables and sprinkle chopped mint on top.
Notes
- SLOW COOKER OPTION
- A reader informed me he cooked this all at 2 hours on high and 6 on low. Came out great, tender, flavorful, and pull apart delicious.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
653kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
24.2g
(8%)
Protein
41.5g
(83%)
Fat
43.1g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
14.5g
(73%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.7g
Monounsaturated Fat
19.6g
Cholesterol
161.9mg
(54%)
Sodium
956.2mg
(40%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11.7g
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 653 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 653kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.2g | 8% |
| Protein | 41.5g | 83% |
| Fat | 43.1g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5g | 73% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.6g | 98% |
| Cholesterol | 161.9mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 956.2mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11.7g | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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