Description
A tender and juicy Crispy Pork Shoulder with a crunchy skin, perfect for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork shoulder (bone-in for added flavor)
- Salt (preferably kosher for even seasoning)
- Pepper (freshly ground)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika (smoky or sweet, your choice)
- Olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
- Score the skin in a crisscross pattern without cutting into the meat.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika; rub generously over the pork.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pork and rub it in.
- Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan and roast for 20-30 minutes until the skin bubbles.
- Lower the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and cook for 4-6 hours until tender.
- Let the meat rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Ensure your pork shoulder is at room temperature before seasoning for even cooking. Adjust seasonings based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg