Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Spiced Orange Glaze
Tender slow-roasted pork shoulder coated in a vibrant spiced orange glaze, perfect for a comforting dinner. This latin american-inspired pork ready in about 270 minutes pairs pork shoulder, orange juice, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 3 lbs pork shoulder all over with 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Place in a roasting pan.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 1 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 4 minced garlic cloves until sugar dissolves.
- Step 3: Pour the spiced orange glaze over the pork, cover loosely with foil, and roast for 4 hours, basting every hour with pan juices until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
- Step 4: Remove foil and increase oven temperature to 425°F; roast uncovered for 15 minutes to caramelize the glaze and crisp the edges.
- Step 5: Let rest 15 minutes before slicing and spooning pan juices over the pork to serve.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Spiced Orange Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 270 minutes (15 min prep + 255 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 Spiced Orange Glaze?
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 Spiced Orange Glaze?
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 Spiced Orange Glaze 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 Spiced Orange Glaze?
Latin American 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.
