Layered Roasted Pork with Garlic and Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Succulent roasted pork layered with a rich garlic and herb butter, roasted to perfection for a flavorful main course. This American-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 6 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

The instant-read thermometer we’d check this pork with → Best Instant-Read Thermometers for 2026: Fast, Accurate Picks Under $100

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Kitchen tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Score the surface of the 2 lbs pork shoulder with a sharp knife, making 1/2-inch deep cuts in a crisscross pattern to allow the herb butter to penetrate.
Step 3: Rub the pork shoulder all over with 2 tbsp olive oil, then massage the garlic and herb butter mixture evenly into the scored cuts and over the entire surface.
Step 4: Place the pork shoulder on a roasting rack in a baking pan and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the surface is golden brown.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.