Slow-Roasted Low Elevation Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Tender, slow-roasted pork shoulder cooked close to the oven floor for even heat distribution and juicy results. This American-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 335 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 pounds pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 275°F and position the oven rack at the lowest level to create a low elevation heat environment. Pat dry 4 pounds of pork shoulder and rub it evenly with 3 tbsp olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a roasting pan with 1 quartered medium onion and pour 1 cup chicken broth around it. Cover the pan tightly with foil.
3. Step 3: Roast the pork shoulder on the lowest oven rack for 5 hours until the meat is fork-tender and pulls apart easily, basting every hour with pan juices to keep it moist.
4. Step 4: Remove the foil and roast uncovered for an additional 20 minutes to develop a slightly crispy outer crust, then let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.