Oven-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Caribbean Spice Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Slow-roasted pork shoulder rubbed with a fragrant blend of regional spices, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a crispy crust. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 315 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, paprika, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the spice rub.
2. Step 2: Pat dry the 4 lbs pork shoulder with paper towels. Rub 2 tbsp olive oil all over the pork to help the spice blend adhere.
3. Step 3: Generously coat the pork shoulder with the spice rub on all sides, pressing firmly to adhere.
4. Step 4: Place the pork on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 4 to 5 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 195°F and the meat is tender enough to pull apart easily.
5. Step 5: Let the pork rest for 20 minutes before slicing or shredding, allowing juices to redistribute for moist, flavorful meat.