Best 8 Pork Shoulder Roast Oven Recipes

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Pork shoulder roast is a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. It is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat, making it a great option for budget-minded cooks. Pork shoulder roast is also a very forgiving cut of meat, so it is difficult to overcook. This makes it a great choice for beginner cooks.

The recipes in this article provide a variety of ways to cook pork shoulder roast. Whether you are looking for a simple and classic recipe or something more adventurous, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love.

The first recipe is for a classic pork shoulder roast with garlic and herbs. This recipe is simple to follow and results in a tender and flavorful roast. The second recipe is for a slow-cooker pork shoulder roast with barbecue sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or for when you want to come home to a delicious meal. The third recipe is for a pulled pork shoulder roast. This recipe is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or burritos.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile cut of meat.

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Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ULTIMATE PORK ROAST RECIPE



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Make this juicy and tender pork roast recipe that's made in one pot complete with tons of veggies and gravy.

Provided by Emily Richter

Categories     Lunch and Dinner

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lb. pork shoulder roast
1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
6 medium russet potatoes (cut into large 1-inch chunks)
1 large yellow onion (diced)
6 large carrots (diced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • First, preheat oven to 350ºF. Then, remove your pork shoulder from the packaging and use a paper towel to pat it dry. Place it on a large plate and set aside.
  • Next, mix together all of the spices (garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, coarse sea salt, ground pepper, cinnamon, and brown sugar) in a small bowl and then rub it on all sides of the pork shoulder. Let pork sit in the fridge while you prep the rest of the recipe.
  • Cut russet potatoes into 1-inch large chunks and dice a yellow onion and 6 large carrots into big pieces. Set aside.
  • In a large cast-iron stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. When the olive oil is fragrant, sear all 4 sides of your pork shoulder for 2 minutes per side or until it begins to brown. Remove the pork shoulder and place it on a plate.
  • Pour a little of the broth onto the bottom of your hot stockpot, and use a wooden spoon to scrape off all the bits. Then, transfer all of the diced veggies onto the bottom of your stockpot and toss it in the broth and oil. Then, place the seared pork shoulder (fat-side up) on top of the veggies. Make sure to also transfer as much of the spice rub as possible that fell off the pork shoulder as that flavors the gravy.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the rest of the chicken broth, maple syrup, and Worchestershire sauce. Then, pour over the top of the pork shoulder.
  • Place stockpot into the oven, uncovered, and roast at 350ºF for 60 minutes. Then, remove from oven and measure the internal temperature of the pork. Continue cooking in increments of 10 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF. Our 3 lb. pork shoulder took around 75-80 minutes.
  • Remove pork roast from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. During this time, the pork will continue to cook 5-10 degrees.
  • Toss the roasted veggies in the gravy that is in the pot so that the veggies are nice and coated with amazing flavor.
  • Serve pork roast sliced and with veggies and extra gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 kcal, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 593 mg, Fat 23 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED PORK SHOULDER WITH PAN GRAVY



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 6-to-8-pound pork shoulder (boned out, no skin)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Paprika, for sprinkling
5 medium carrots, cut in half, then cut in half lengthwise
8 whole red potatoes
2 medium onions, quartered
4 to 6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more if necessary
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the pork really well with salt, pepper and paprika. Tie the pork with kitchen twine (or you can purchase it tied from the butcher). Set a roasting rack inside of a roasting pan and place the pork on the rack. Roast for 3 hours, basting periodically.
  • After 3 hours remove the pork from the oven and gently lift the rack off the pan. Scatter the carrots, potatoes, onions and garlic in an even layer and season with salt and pepper. Place the rack and pork back on top of the vegetables and continue to roast until the vegetables are caramelized and the pork is tender and yielding, another 2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the pork to rest for 15 minutes while you make the pan gravy.
  • Remove the vegetables to your serving platter and place the pan over the stove-top burner on medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine with the fat. Gradually stir in the stock, being sure to scrape the bottom of the pan for brown bits. Bring to a simmer so the gravy can fully thicken, and then stir in the parsley. Serve the pork with lots of vegetables and the pan gravy on and around.

ROASTED PORK SHOULDER



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Slow-roasted pork shoulder yields both a beautifully crispy exterior and a meltingly tender interior - it's literally magic in the oven. The garlicky, peppery crust permeates throughout the whole roast, especially since it integrates itself with the rest of the meat after it's shredded. Stir into some marinara sauce for a quick ragout, toss with some barbecue sauce for a pulled pork sandwich, throw in a tortilla with some avocado, cotija, and cilantro, serve over mashed potatoes and parsnips with sauteed kale, the list goes on!

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Pork Shoulder

Time 5h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 large cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (4.5 pound) boneless pork shoulder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) with a rack in the middle of the oven. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and a rack.
  • Stir together garlic, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub pork thoroughly with garlic mixture. Place fat-side up on rack on the prepared baking sheet. Let pork stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers between 195 to 205 degrees F (90 to 96 degrees C), about 4 1/2 hours.
  • Let stand 20 minutes before shredding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 109.1 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 808.1 mg

SIMPLE ROASTED PORK SHOULDER



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A basic garlic and olive oil mixture is the flavor basis for Aaron McCargo Jr.'s Simple Roasted Pork Shoulder recipe from Big Daddy's House on Food Network.

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 4h55m

Yield 2 pounds of meat

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Using a pastry brush, spread the mixture all over the pork shoulder.
  • Set the meat on a rack set into a roasting pan. Roast for 20 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F. Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the shoulder reads 185 degrees F, about 4 hours. Remove the pork from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

SLOW-ROASTED PORK SHOULDER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h45m

Yield about 6 main course servings (

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 heaping tablespoons black peppercorns
25 cloves garlic (about 2 heads), peeled
10 whole cloves
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 bone-in pork shoulder (about 7 pounds)
Kosher salt, as needed
White distilled vinegar, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, combine the peppercorns, garlic, and cloves and puree. While the motor is running, drizzle in the oil until a paste is formed. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the garlic paste into a small bowl.
  • Place the pork butt on a work surface and season all over generously with salt. Rub all over with the garlic paste. Place in an oven-safe roasting bag and close with a twist tie. Place in a large roasting pan, and cook until tender, about 5 hours.
  • Remove roast from the oven. Slip the oven-roasting bag off the meat and discard. Transfer the cooking liquid to a medium saucepan. Skim the fat from the cooking liquid with a ladle or de-greaser. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer to thicken the juices slightly.
  • Raise the oven to 400 degrees F. Return the pork, in the roasting pan, to the oven. Continue roasting, basting frequently with the simmering cooking liquid, until well-browned, about 30 minutes. If there is any cooking liquid left, pour it over the pork.
  • Remove pork from the oven and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. With the pork drippings you may make a vinegar sauce using this formula: for every 1/2 cup of drippings, whisk with 3 tablespoons vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Either carve the pork into thin slices, or, using 2 forks, pull into small pieces. Serve with the vinegar sauce on the side.

DAD'S BASIC MOIST PORK ROAST



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This is the best and most basic way to ensure a juicy, perfectly-cooked pork roast every time. This recipe really requires a good thermometer -- either a $10 instant-read type or, even better, the type that pierces the meat and stays in place while connected to an outside-the-oven monitor. If you can swing that, then try your favorite marinade or rub on this recipe. Use your imagination on the rubs and marinades, but ensure you bring your roast directly from the fridge to the roasting pan -- Dad's recipe works best that way.

Provided by CHEFSINGLEDAD

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (3 pound) boneless top loin pork roast

Steps:

  • Combine oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl; rub oil mixture over pork and refrigerate while oven preheats.
  • Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Place a roasting rack in a large roasting pan; arrange pork on the roasting rack.
  • Roast in preheated oven until pork with browned, about 30 minutes. Remove pork from oven and reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Allow pork to rest uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) and 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
  • Return to oven and continue to cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, 15 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Let the roast stand uncovered at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 78.6 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 367.3 mg

ROASTED PORK SHOULDER



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When I discovered Puerto Rican food, I was hooked. I've made this recipe my very own through trial and error, by researching ingredients and adding more or less of them to my taste. I think the results in this dish are just right. -Joanne Morgan, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
12 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
10 cups water

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and process until combined. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Place roast on a rack in a roasting pan; pour 2 cups water into pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 400°. Bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until meat is tender, adding more water to the pan as needed. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1050mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ROASTED PORK SHOULDER



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This is my favorite way to cook a pork shoulder roast. Very tender and delicious! This recipe came from the "Paula Deen Cooking Show" (Food Network). I've changed the prep procedure to make it easier and reduced the sprinkled on salt mixture to 1/4 of the original amount called for in the print-out version of the recipe (Think it was posted wrong!) ENJOY!!!

Provided by Rick B2

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 lbs pork shoulder (bone in)
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup water
3 bay leaves
4 tablespoons liquid smoke, found in grocery store (hickory or mesquite)
1/2 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Rub roast well on all sides with liquid smoke.
  • Combine salt, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
  • Add 1 Tbs of the above mixture to the seasoned salt and sprinkle this mixture on all sides of roast---You may not need to use it all, use your own judgement.
  • Place roast in a large roasting pan or dutch oven---add the onion, water (pour around roast, not over it) and bay leaves.
  • Cover, place in oven and cook for 2 1/2- 3 hours, or until internal temperature of meat is 170 degrees F.
  • Remove from oven and pan-- let roast cool for a few minutes.
  • Slice meat or shred as for pulled pork (I usually do half sliced and half pulled).
  • Serve on bread or buns with your favorite BBQ sauce or coat bread or buns with mayonnaise.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork shoulder: Look for a pork shoulder roast that is at least 4 pounds and has a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that the roast is flavorful and juicy.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the pork shoulder: This will help the pork shoulder roast cook evenly.
  • Season the pork shoulder liberally: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add other spices and herbs to taste.
  • Sear the pork shoulder before roasting: This will help to create a flavorful crust on the outside of the roast.
  • Roast the pork shoulder low and slow: The ideal cooking temperature for pork shoulder is 275 degrees Fahrenheit. This will allow the pork shoulder to cook evenly and become fall-apart tender.
  • Let the pork shoulder rest before carving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the roast, making it even more flavorful.

Conclusion:

Pork shoulder roast is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can create a pork shoulder roast that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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