SLOW ROASTED PORK SHOULDER (PULLED PORK)

If this is not the easiest and crispiest slow roasted pork shoulder you’ve ever made, then please send me your recipe. I could have made this succulent dish in an Instant Pot, but I happen to be a crackling addict 😋 For me, it’s all about the crispy goodness on the outside. The pulled pork that comes with it is just gravy.

Do you see all that carmelized exterior on this pork shoulder? That is what pork heaven is made of. And what about that nicely melted juicy fat around the edges…*drools*

EASY SLOW ROASTED PORK SHOULDER: 4 INGREDIENTS + 5 MINUTES!

As I was saying, this slow roasted pork shoulder is super easy to make. All you need is 4 ingredients (6 with salt & pepper) and less than 5 minutes for prep time. One pan, zero clean-up… Basically, your oven will be doing all the work while you do… whatever it is you like to do when you’re not cooking.

SHOPPING LIST FOR SLOW ROASTED PORK SHOULDER

Here’s what I used in this particular recipe:

• Boned Pork Shoulder (a.k.a. Boston Butt)
• Himalayan Salt
• Black Pepper
• Paprika
• Garlic Powder
• Ground Bay Leaf

Mix all the dry ingredients together to make a dry rub for your pork. Then rub, rub, rub… and your meat is ready for the oven!

IMPORTANT TIP FOR MY FRIENDS ON AIP PALEO

If you are currently on a strict Autoimmune Protocol diet, leave out black pepper and paprika. You can substitute with rosemary or thyme. So many dry herb combinations go beautifully with pork, you won’t have a problem customizing your own dry rub.

AND… ACTION!

Watch me in action and see for yourself how easy it is to slow roast this mouth-watering pork shoulder.

And here is the full recipe. 

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Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder (Pulled Pork)

How to make a juicy-on-the-inside and crispy-on-the-outside pork shoulder. It doesn’t get easier than this recipe: prep time is just a few short minutes, the rest of the work is all for your oven. Budget-friendly (got this nice 4.5 lbs. Boston Butt for about $10!), keto-friendly (zero carbs and no added sugar!), paleo approved (no processed condiments or sauces!). Just leave out the black pepper and paprika if you’re on AIP. You can pull it, shred it, make sandwiches, tacos, dunk it in gravy or enjoy it by itself. Perfect & foolproof every time! 

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Total Resting Time1 hour hr

Total Time9 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, International

Keyword: Meat, Pork, Pulled Pork, Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder

Diet: AIP, Gluten-free, Keto, Low-carb, PALEO

Servings: 8 people

Calories: 232kcal

Ingredients

• 4½ lbs Pork Shoulder Deboned
• 1.5 tsp Himalayan Salt
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• .5 tsp Paprika
• .5 tsp Garlic Powder
• .5 tsp Ground Bay Leaf

Instructions

• Preheat oven at 275F
• Mix all the dry ingredients together and make a dry rub
• Thoroughly rub the dry mix all over the pork shoulder
• Line a shallow pan with aluminum foil and put a wire rack in it. Line the rack with parchment paper and place pork on top of it
• Tent the pork with a sheet of aluminum foil, but very loosely! Don’t tuck in the foil, just leave it loose, hanging around the meat. It’ll help trap in some of the moisture and juices
• Place pan with pork on middle rack in the oven and roast for about 8 hours.
• When you can insert a fork in the thickest part with no resistance, the pork is ready to come out of the oven. For extra safety, I use a meat thermometer and make sure it reads 160F
• Remove the pork shoulder from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour
• Bring oven to 500F and place rack under the broiler
• Remove the aluminum foil and broil the pork shoulder for 20 minutes, turning it around every 5 minutes or so to make sure every side is completely blistered
• Remove from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving

Nutrition Facts

Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder (Pulled Pork)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 104mg35%

Sodium 555mg24%

Potassium 531mg15%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 31g62%

Vitamin A 71IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 22mg2%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Notes

If you need to collect the juices and drippings, don’t line the rack or the pan with foil and parchment paper. You can make gravy with that. Just keep in mind that lining the pan and rack will eliminate most of the clean-up, which is always a great plus.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 555mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg

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