Description
Succulent slow roast pork shoulder emerges as a culinary masterpiece, promising tender meat infused with rich, hearty flavors. Juicy meat melts effortlessly, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this comforting classic that brings warmth to any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (6 pounds / 2.7 kg) boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and tied
Herb and Seasoning Blend:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 3 anchovies, rinsed
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coarse Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Create a robust flavor base by pulverizing garlic, anchovies, rosemary, salt, and pepper into a cohesive aromatic paste.
- Incorporate olive oil and blend thoroughly, then fold in mustard for additional depth.
- Massage the fragrant mixture comprehensively over the entire pork shoulder surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Seal and allow the meat to marinate in the refrigerator for 9-10 hours, enabling flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Remove pork from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking to equalize temperature, preheating oven to 450°F simultaneously.
- Position pork in roasting pan and sear at high temperature for 30 minutes until exterior develops a golden-brown crust.
- Reduce oven temperature to 250°F, continuing slow roasting for 5-6 hours until internal temperature reaches 180°F.
- Extract pan juices and refrigerate, allowing fat to separate naturally while meat rests for 20-25 minutes.
- Optional: Restore oven to 450°F and crisp the exterior for 15 minutes for enhanced textural contrast.
- Gently warm reserved pan juices, skimming excess fat, then slice pork and drizzle with concentrated cooking liquid.
Notes
- Marinate pork for maximum flavor infusion by letting the herb paste sit overnight, allowing ingredients to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness, preventing overcooking which can dry out the tender shoulder cut.
- Opt for bone-in pork shoulder for enhanced richness and more complex flavor profile compared to boneless versions.
- Create a gluten-free variation by substituting mustard with a clean, allergen-free alternative like Dijon or whole grain mustard.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg