Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Fennel and Orange

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Juicy pork shoulder slow-roasted with aromatic fennel seeds and fresh orange zest, delivering a rustic and aromatic roast. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 265 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, fennel seeds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 6, 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: 25 min Cook: 240 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 700 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Pat dry 4 lbs bone-in pork shoulder and rub all over with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp crushed fennel seeds, 2 tsp orange zest, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork shoulder on all sides until deeply browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup white wine into skillet, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Transfer skillet with pork to preheated oven.
  4. Step 4: Roast uncovered for 3.5 to 4 hours, basting every hour with pan juices, until pork is fork-tender and internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
  5. Step 5: Remove pork from oven, tent with foil, and rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan juices spooned over.

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