Grilled Adobo-Seasoned Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A succulent pork shoulder marinated in Puerto Rican adobo and grilled to golden perfection, served with a bright citrus finish. This Puerto Rican-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, garlic, white vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, 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.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs, trimmed pork shoulder
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine minced garlic, white vinegar, soy sauce, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and lime juice to form the adobo marinade.
2. Step 2: Place pork shoulder in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour adobo marinade over pork, coating evenly. Seal bag or cover dish and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Remove pork from marinade, discarding excess liquid. Place pork on grill and cook for 30-40 minutes per side, basting occasionally with remaining marinade, until internal temperature reaches 195°F.
4. Step 4: Transfer pork to cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.