Big Daddy's Rockin Roast Pork Shoulder
Get ready to wow your taste buds with *Big Daddy's Rockin Roast Pork Shoulder*, a succulent, slow-roasted masterpiece perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prepping. This hearty recipe starts with a 5-pound bone-in pork shoulder rubbed with a bold, savory spice paste made from garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and brown sugar, balanced by a tangy touch of apple cider vinegar. Slow-cooked to perfection over six hours, the pork becomes irresistibly tender, moist, and packed with flavor thanks to a chicken stock-infused roasting method. Whether served as a centerpiece with classic sides or shredded for sandwiches, tacos, or burritos, this versatile roast will elevate any meal. With simple prep, a low-and-slow cooking process, and mouthwatering results, it's the ultimate comfort food to satisfy a crowd.
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Ingredients
- 5 lbs Bone-in pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 6 large Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 cups Chicken stock (or water)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Step 2
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan or Dutch oven.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and dried oregano to create a paste.
Step 4
Rub the spice paste all over the pork shoulder, making sure to cover all sides evenly.
Step 5
Once seasoned, pour the chicken stock (or water) into the bottom of the roasting pan or Dutch oven to keep the meat moist during cooking.
Step 6
Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil or place the lid on the Dutch oven.
Step 7
Roast the pork shoulder in the preheated oven for 5-6 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and reaches an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C).
Step 8
About halfway through cooking, check the liquid level in the pan and add more chicken stock or water if needed to prevent it from drying out.
Step 9
Once cooked, remove the roasting pan from the oven and let the pork rest for at least 15-20 minutes before shredding or slicing.
Step 10
Serve the tender, flavorful pork with your favorite sides, or use it as a filling for sandwiches, tacos, or burritos.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2925.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6264.0 |
| Total Fat 499.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 165.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1587.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 17500.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.1g | |
| Protein 416.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 426.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 27.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6830.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories