Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Adobo Seasoning

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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. This Puerto Rican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs Pork shoulder, Garlic, Oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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, 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

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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.