Garlic and Citrus-Rubbed Roast Pork Shoulder

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A succulent pork shoulder rubbed with garlic and citrus, roasted to juicy perfection with a golden crust. This Puerto Rican-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs Pork shoulder, Lemon, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 Puerto Rican cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 8 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Rub this mixture evenly over the entire surface of 3 lbs pork shoulder.
  2. Step 2: Place pork shoulder in a roasting pan and top with zest and juice of 2 lemons, distributing evenly over the meat.
  3. Step 3: Roast uncovered in preheated oven for 3 hours, basting every 45 minutes with pan juices, until internal temperature reaches 195°F and meat is fork-tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan juices.

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