Slow-Roasted Italian Pork Shoulder with Chianti Reduction
Tender pork shoulder slow-roasted with Italian herbs, finished with a rich Chianti wine reduction sauce. This italian-inspired pork ready in about 260 minutes pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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
- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups dry Chianti wine
- 1 large, sliced yellow onion
- 2 medium, chopped carrots
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 4 lbs pork shoulder evenly with 3 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Place the pork in a roasting pan on a bed of 1 sliced large yellow onion and 2 chopped medium carrots. Pour 1 cup chicken broth around (not over) the pork to keep moisture in.
- Step 3: Cover with foil and roast in the oven for 4 hours, basting every hour with pan juices, until the pork is fork-tender and the exterior is golden.
- Step 4: Remove pork and keep warm. Place roasting pan with vegetables and pan juices on stovetop over medium heat. Add 2 cups dry Chianti wine and simmer for 10-12 minutes until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
- Step 5: Slice the pork and drizzle with the Chianti reduction sauce, serving alongside the roasted vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Roasted Italian Pork Shoulder with Chianti Reduction take to make?
Total time is about 260 minutes (20 min prep + 240 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 Italian Pork Shoulder with Chianti Reduction?
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 pork shoulder from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Roasted Italian Pork Shoulder with Chianti Reduction?
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 Italian Pork Shoulder with Chianti Reduction for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Italian Pork Shoulder with Chianti Reduction?
Italian pork 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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