Slow-Cooked Spanish Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with aromatic garlic and smoky paprika, perfect for shredding into flavorful tacos or sandwiches. This Spanish-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, boneless, smoked paprika, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 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 pork shoulder, boneless
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium white onion, quartered
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder evenly with 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the pork shoulder on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
3. Step 3: Transfer the pork to a slow cooker, add 1 medium quartered white onion, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, and 1 cup chicken broth.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
5. Step 5: Remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, and mix with the cooking juices before serving.