Mid-Roast Pork Shoulder with Herb and Garlic Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Slow-roasted pork shoulder with a fragrant crust of fresh herbs and garlic, perfect for a comforting family meal. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, fresh rosemary leaves, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 180 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs, bone-in pork shoulder
2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves
4 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Pat dry 3 lbs bone-in pork shoulder with paper towels.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create a herb-garlic paste.
Step 3: Rub this paste all over the pork shoulder, making sure to cover all sides evenly.
Step 4: Place the pork shoulder on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F and the meat is tender enough to pull apart easily.
Step 5: Let the pork rest for 15 minutes before slicing or shredding. Serve with pan juices or your favorite sides.