Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Fuding White Tea Marinade

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Tender slow-roasted pork shoulder infused with fragrant and subtle notes of Fuding white tea, creating a delicate and aromatic dish. This chinese-inspired pork ready in about 255 minutes pairs pork shoulder, Fuding white tea leaves, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 240 min Serves 6 Chinese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 1 cup water to a boil and steep 2 tbsp Fuding white tea leaves for 5 minutes until fragrant; strain and set aside the tea infusion.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine the tea infusion with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp salt to create the marinade.
  3. Step 3: Place 2 lbs pork shoulder in a large sealable bag or container and pour the marinade over it, ensuring the pork is well coated; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove pork from marinade and place in a roasting pan, cover loosely with foil.
  5. Step 5: Roast pork shoulder for 3.5 to 4 hours until tender and easily pulled apart, basting with reserved marinade every hour.
  6. Step 6: After roasting, let pork rest for 15 minutes before shredding and serving with your choice of sides.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Fuding White Tea Marinade take to make?

Total time is about 255 minutes (15 min prep + 240 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Fuding White Tea Marinade?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Fuding White Tea Marinade?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Fuding White Tea Marinade for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Fuding White Tea Marinade?

Chinese pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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