Slow-Roasted Heritage Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary

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Tender, juicy heritage pork shoulder slow-roasted with garlic and fresh rosemary for rich, savory flavor. This american-inspired spanish ready in about 315 minutes pairs heritage pork shoulder, fresh rosemary sprigs, garlic cloves, minced 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.

★ 4.4 (8 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 300 min Serves 8 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Pat dry 4 lbs heritage pork shoulder with paper towels and place on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork shoulder, making sure to coat evenly.
  3. Step 3: Insert 4 fresh rosemary sprigs under the skin and around the pork for aromatic infusion.
  4. Step 4: Scatter 1 quartered yellow onion around the pork in the roasting pan and pour 1 cup chicken broth into the bottom to keep the meat moist.
  5. Step 5: Roast the pork uncovered for 4 to 5 hours, basting every hour with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 195°F and meat is fork-tender.
  6. Step 6: Remove the pork from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing or pulling apart.
  7. Step 7: Serve with pan juices spooned over the top.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Roasted Heritage Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary take to make?

Total time is about 315 minutes (15 min prep + 300 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow-Roasted Heritage Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep heritage pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Roasted Heritage Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow-Roasted Heritage Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Slow-Roasted Heritage Pork Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary?

American spanish like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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