Mexican-Inspired Roasted Pork Shoulder

Name: Mexican-Inspired Roasted Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 300 min
Total time: 440 min
Ingredients: 8 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning; 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 (5 pound) skin-on, bone-in pork shoulder (picnic) roast

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Serve this roasted pork shoulder with yellow rice and a salad.

Recipe by vpecchia

Published on January 4, 2021

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 hrs

Additional Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:

7 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

8 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 (5 pound) skin-on, bone-in pork shoulder (picnic) roast

Directions

Mix garlic, oil, vinegar, sazon, adobo, pepper, and oregano together to form a paste.
Cut a wide pocket at the large end of the roast to separate skin from the fat, leaving skin attached at the sides and stopping before roast narrows to bone. Make 1-inch deep slits under the skin and on all meaty sides, twisting the knife to widen the openings.
Stuff the garlic paste into the slits and rub all over the meat. Transfer to a large zip-top bag or ceramic or glass bowl, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Remove roast from the refrigerator. Place the roast in a pan on a rack, fat-side up. Cover with foil.
Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and remove foil. Continue to roast until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 175 degrees F (79 degrees C), about 4 hours more.
Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266	Calories
20g	Fat
1g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 75mg	25%
Sodium 557mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 285mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.