Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Cumin and Orange

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

Tender slow-roasted pork shoulder infused with warm cumin and bright orange zest, creating a juicy and flavorful centerpiece for any meal. This Latin American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 290 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs, boneless pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp orange zest
• 6 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 2 tbsp olive oil over 4 lbs boneless pork shoulder. Mix 1 tbsp ground cumin, 2 tsp orange zest, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper, then massage this spice blend evenly over the pork.
2. Step 2: Place pork in a roasting pan and pour 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and 1 cup chicken broth around it.
3. Step 3: Cover tightly with foil and roast in the oven for 4 hours, basting every hour with pan juices, until pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.
4. Step 4: Remove foil and roast uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to develop a caramelized crust. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing or shredding.