Description
A Versatile Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder recipe that results in tender and flavorful meat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- One pork shoulder boneless, weighing between 6 to 8 pounds
- Two tablespoons of salt
- One-quarter cup of granulated sugar
- One-half cup of brown sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: On the evening prior to cooking, evenly distribute the salt and granulated sugar over the surface of the pork shoulder. After ensuring the meat is thoroughly coated, cover it and place it in the refrigerator to brine overnight.
- Preheating the Oven: When ready to cook, preheat your oven to a temperature of 300°F (150°C).
- Roasting the Pork: Transfer the pork into a large baking dish and position it on the bottom rack of the oven. Baste it approximately every 30 minutes.
- Testing for Doneness: After approximately 5 hours of roasting, check the pork for doneness. The meat should be tender enough to easily pull apart with a fork.
- Creating the Crust: Remove the pork from the oven and increase the temperature to 475°F (245°C). Coat the pork evenly with the brown sugar.
- Final Roasting: Return the pork to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sugar has melted into a mahogany-colored crust.
Notes
- Ensure the pork is adequately brined overnight for best flavor.
- Periodic basting enhances moisture but is optional.
- Cooking times may vary based on oven performance and pork weight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of pork shoulder
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 145mg