Orange-Glazed Pork Shoulder with Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

Tender pork shoulder braised in a sweet-tangy orange sauce with garlic, served with steamed rice for a balanced meal. This Puerto Rican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 2.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 large, zest and 1/4 cup juice orange
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork cubes and sear for 4 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return pork to the pot, add orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 1 hour 30 minutes until pork is fork-tender.