Italian Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary
Succulent pork shoulder slow-roasted with garlic, fresh rosemary, and olive oil until meltingly tender and infused with herbaceous flavor. This italian-inspired pork ready in about 320 minutes pairs pork shoulder roast (bone-in), garlic cloves, sliced thin, fresh rosemary sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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
- 4 lbs pork shoulder roast (bone-in)
- 8 cloves garlic cloves, sliced thin
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 large yellow onion, quartered
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Using a sharp knife, make 12 small slits all over the 4 lb pork shoulder roast and insert 8 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 4 fresh rosemary sprigs into the slits.
- Step 2: Rub the entire pork shoulder with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp sea salt, and 1 tbsp black pepper evenly.
- Step 3: Place the pork shoulder fat side up in a large roasting pan. Scatter 1 large quartered yellow onion around the roast.
- Step 4: Pour 1 cup dry white wine into the pan, avoiding washing off the seasoning on the pork.
- Step 5: Roast uncovered at 300°F for 4 to 5 hours, basting every hour with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 195°F and the meat is tender enough to pull apart easily.
- Step 6: Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before shredding or slicing. Serve with pan juices spooned over the top.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Italian Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary take to make?
Total time is about 320 minutes (20 min prep + 300 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Italian Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder roast (bone-in) from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Italian Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Italian Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Italian Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary?
Italian pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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