Slow-Roasted High-Elevation Herb-Crusted Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Juicy pork shoulder slow-roasted with a fragrant herb crust, perfect for tender pulled pork with deep, elevated flavors. This American-inspired high-protein recipe, ready in about 320 minutes, pairs pork shoulder (bone-in), olive oil, fresh rosemary, chopped 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 300 min Serves 8 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs pork shoulder (bone-in)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp onion powder to form a herb paste.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 lbs bone-in pork shoulder with paper towels. Rub the herb paste all over the pork, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
Step 3: Place pork shoulder on a rack in a roasting pan and insert into the oven. Roast slowly at 275°F for about 5 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 195°F and meat is tender enough to pull apart easily.
Step 4: Remove pork from oven and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 20 minutes before shredding with two forks.
Step 5: Serve pulled pork on its own or in sandwiches with your favorite toppings.