Orange-Spiced Caribbean Pork Shoulder Roast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

Slow-roasted pork shoulder infused with bright orange zest and warm Caribbean spices for tender, flavorful meat. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 225 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, orange zest, orange juice 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.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs, boneless pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp orange zest
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp orange zest, 1/2 cup orange juice, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Rub 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder all over with 2 tbsp olive oil, then coat it thoroughly with the orange-spice marinade. Place the pork in a roasting pan.
3. Step 3: Cover the pan tightly with foil and roast for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, basting every hour with the pan juices, until the pork is fork-tender and pulls apart easily. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing or shredding.