Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Fried Plantains

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with adobo seasoning, served with golden caramelized plantains for a comforting Puerto Rican meal. This Puerto Rican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, adobo seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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

• 2 lb pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp adobo seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 medium plantains
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• pinch salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 3 tbsp adobo seasoning evenly over the 2 lb pork shoulder. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear pork for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
2. Step 2: Transfer seared pork to a slow cooker, add 1 cup water, and cook on low for 8 hours until fork-tender.
3. Step 3: While pork cooks, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 4 medium plantains sliced 1/2 inch thick, and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, turning once.
4. Step 4: Season fried plantains with a pinch of salt, then slice rested pork shoulder and serve with plantains.