Garlic and Citrus-Rubbed Roast Pork Shoulder

Name: Garlic and Citrus-Rubbed Roast Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 3 lbs Pork shoulder; 2, zested and juiced Lemon; 8 cloves, minced Garlic; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper

A succulent pork shoulder rubbed with garlic and citrus, roasted to juicy perfection with a golden crust.

Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Category: Grilling

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 180 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

3 lbs Pork shoulder
2, zested and juiced Lemon
8 cloves, minced Garlic
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Dried oregano
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

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.
Step 2: Place pork shoulder in a roasting pan and top with zest and juice of 2 lemons, distributing evenly over the meat.
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.
Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan juices.