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Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder

Slow roasted pork shoulder is a comforting meal of tender meat seasoned with warm Moroccan spices. Make this recipe for a delicious

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 653 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: International

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)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Allow pork shoulder to come to room temperature.
  2. Rub salt and 3 tablespoons of Moroccan Seven Spice Blend all over pork shoulder, pressing to adhere. Allow to rest while oven heats up.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.