Slow-Cooked Spanish Pork with Paprika and Garlic

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

Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked in a fragrant mixture of smoked paprika, garlic, and white wine, perfect for a hearty Spanish-inspired dinner. This Spanish-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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, cut into 2-inch chunks pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 6 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 large, sliced white onion
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 lbs pork shoulder chunks and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
2. Step 2: Transfer browned pork to a slow cooker. Add 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 6 minced garlic cloves, and 1 large sliced white onion to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup dry white wine and 1 cup chicken broth, then add 2 bay leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until pork is tender and easily shredded.
5. Step 5: Before serving, discard bay leaves and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the pork. Serve with crusty bread or rice.