Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Citrus Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Tender pork shoulder marinated in garlic and citrus, roasted until fall-apart tender, served with a bright avocado-citrus salsa. This Puerto Rican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs pork shoulder (bone-in), garlic cloves, minced, fresh oregano, chopped 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 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 180 min Serves 8 Puerto Rican cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs (1.36kg) pork shoulder (bone-in)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp (5g) fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice
2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium (100g) avocado, diced
1/4 cup (40g) red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp (5g) cilantro, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Pat pork shoulder dry, then rub with 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped oregano, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place pork in a roasting pan, cover loosely with foil, and roast for 3 hours until fork-tender.
Step 3: While pork roasts, combine diced avocado, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and remaining 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl; toss gently and refrigerate.
Step 4: Remove pork from oven, let rest 20 minutes before slicing; discard excess fat.
Step 5: Serve sliced pork with avocado salsa spooned over the top, accompanied by roasted vegetables.