Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Adobo Seasoning

A tender, flavorful pork shoulder slow-cooked with a classic Puerto Rican adobo, resulting in fall-off-the-bone meat with a rich, aromatic crust.

Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Category: Slow Cooker

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 180 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs, bone-in Pork shoulder
• 4 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Orange juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp (optional) Cumin seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat pork shoulder dry, rub with minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, 1.5 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cumin seeds (if using).
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
3. Step 3: Pour orange juice into pot, add seared pork. Cover pot with lid, place in oven. Cook 3 hours until pork is very tender and pulls away from bone.
4. Step 4: Remove pork, rest 15 minutes. Strain cooking juices, pour over pork before serving.