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Aromatic Garlic-Herb Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder
medium
Dinner
Caribbean-inspired
Aromatic Garlic-Herb Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder
30m
Prep
405m
Cook
12
Servings
792
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Achieve restaurant-quality, fork-tender pork at home with this slow-roasting technique that prioritizes deep flavor penetration and a perfectly crackling exterior. It is the ultimate centerpiece for celebratory feasts, offering a succulent, savory meat that pairs beautifully with citrus-forward sides or toasted artisan breads.
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Ingredients
- ✓3.2 kg bone-in pork shoulder (picnic roast)
- ✓15 cloves fresh garlic cloves, peeled
- ✓30 ml coarse sea salt
- ✓15 ml freshly cracked black pepper
- ✓15 ml dried marjoram
- ✓60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- ✓30 ml apple cider vinegar
- ✓1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
1
Pat the pork shoulder completely dry and use a small, sharp paring knife to create deep, narrow incisions across the entire surface of the meat.
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Tip:Drying the skin thoroughly is essential for achieving a shatteringly crisp texture during the final browning stage.
2
Using a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic, sea salt, pepper, marjoram, and paprika into a coarse paste before incorporating the olive oil and vinegar.
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Tip:The acidity of the vinegar helps tenderize the connective tissues during the long, slow cook.
3
Massage the paste deeply into the incisions and coat the rest of the roast evenly. Wrap tightly in heavy-duty parchment or plastic film and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
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Tip:Allowing the seasonings to cure the meat overnight results in significantly more flavorful, juicy outcomes.
4
Place the meat in a deep roasting dish and cook at 149 °C (150 °C) for approximately 6 hours, keeping it covered to trap steam.
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Tip:A slow, low-temperature cook is the secret to collagen breaking down into buttery, tender meat.
5
Remove the cover and increase the oven temperature to 204 °C (200 °C), roasting for an additional 30-45 minutes until the skin becomes golden and crisp.
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Tip:Monitor the skin closely during this final phase to avoid charring, rotating the pan as needed for even color.
pork roast
slow-cooked
savory
garlic
dinner party
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