Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Paprika and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Juicy pork shoulder slow-roasted with a robust paprika and garlic rub, perfect for tender pulled pork. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 315 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, smoked paprika, garlic powder 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, bone-in pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, quartered onion
• 1 cup chicken broth

The roasting pan we’d use for this → Best Roasting Pans for 2026: Racks, Handles & Sizes for the Holiday Bird

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to make a dry rub.
2. Step 2: Rub 2 tbsp olive oil all over the 3 lb bone-in pork shoulder, then coat evenly with the spice mixture.
3. Step 3: Place the pork shoulder fat side up in a roasting pan. Scatter 1 large quartered onion around the pork and pour 1 cup chicken broth into the pan to keep the meat moist.
4. Step 4: Cover tightly with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 4 to 5 hours, until the pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
5. Step 5: Remove the foil, increase oven temperature to 425°F, and roast for an additional 20 minutes to crisp the outside. Let rest 15 minutes before shredding and serving.