Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Spanish Sofrito and Saffron

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder slow-cooked in a vibrant Spanish sofrito enriched with saffron and smoky paprika. This Spanish-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs Pork shoulder, Extra virgin olive oil, Onion 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

• 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch chunks Pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large (8 oz), finely chopped Onion
• 1 medium (6 oz), diced Green bell pepper
• 4, minced Garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 14 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp, soaked in 2 tbsp warm water Saffron threads
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 tsp Sea salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Step 2: Remove pork and reduce heat to medium. Add 1 large finely chopped onion (8 oz) and 1 diced green bell pepper (6 oz) to the pot. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, and the saffron threads soaked in 2 tbsp warm water. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Return the browned pork to the pot. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
6. Step 6: Slow-cook gently for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the sauce thickens.
7. Step 7: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with crusty bread or rice.