Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Istrian Marjoram and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Tender pork shoulder slow-roasted with aromatic Istrian marjoram and garlic, yielding a rich and savory centerpiece perfect for hearty meals. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 270 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, Istrian marjoram, dried, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp Istrian marjoram, dried
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 medium onion, quartered

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Pat dry 3 lbs pork shoulder and score the fat in a diamond pattern.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp dried Istrian marjoram, 6 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to form a paste.
3. Step 3: Rub the paste all over the pork shoulder, pressing it into the scored fat and meat.
4. Step 4: Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan with 1 medium quartered onion and pour 1/2 cup white wine around the meat.
5. Step 5: Cover loosely with foil and roast in the oven for 4 hours, basting with pan juices every hour, until the pork is fall-apart tender.
6. Step 6: Increase oven to 425°F, remove foil, and roast uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to crisp the exterior before serving.