Slow-Roasted Soulful BBQ Pork Shoulder with Smoky Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Tender pork shoulder slowly roasted and finished with a smoky, tangy barbecue glaze that embodies soulful comfort cooking. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 380 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, smoked paprika, 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 8, 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: 20 min Cook: 360 min Serves 8 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs, boneless pork shoulder
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp chili powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Mix 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper in a small bowl to create the dry rub.
Step 2: Rub the entire 4 lb pork shoulder evenly with the spice mixture. Place it fat side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
Step 3: Roast the pork shoulder in the oven for 5-6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C) and the meat is fork-tender.
Step 4: While the pork roasts, combine 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp chili powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened and smoky.
Step 5: When the pork is done, remove from oven and brush generously with the smoky barbecue glaze. Let rest for 20 minutes before shredding and serving with extra glaze.