Slow-Roasted Island-Style Pork Shoulder with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

Succulent pork shoulder slow-roasted with island spices, served with a bright and tangy mango salsa for a perfect balance of flavors. This Caribbean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 320 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, brown sugar, ground allspice 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

• 3 lbs pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced ripe mango
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create a spice rub.
2. Step 2: Rub 3 lbs pork shoulder evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil, then coat all sides with the spice rub. Place pork in a roasting pan and cover tightly with foil.
3. Step 3: Roast pork in the oven for 4-5 hours until fork-tender and internal temperature reaches 195°F.
4. Step 4: While pork roasts, combine 1 large diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl. Mix gently and refrigerate until serving.
5. Step 5: Once pork is done, shred with two forks and serve topped with fresh mango salsa for a bright contrast.