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Garlic-Roasted Pork Shoulder

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Garlic-Roasted Pork Shoulder

Garlic-Roasted Pork Shoulder

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Equipment

  • Rotary Meat Tenderizer with Attachment - This tool helps break down the tough meat fibers of pork shoulder, making it tender before roasting.

  • Digital Instant Read Thermometer - Essential for ensmunating the pork is cooked to perfection (internal temperature should reach 145°F followed by a rest period).

  • Pig Roast Pan - Specifically designed for large cuts of meat, this pan accommodates the size and shape of pork shoulder.

  • Kitchen Shears - Useful for cutting through tough connective tissues in the roasted pork to make it more palatable.

  • Juicer or Meat Grinder (optional) - For those interested, grinding their own meat can add a unique texture and flavor to the dish.

  • Pig Roasting Stand with Rack - This allows you to roast your pork shoulder evenly in the oven by elevating it away from direct heat.

  • Oil Sprayer or Basting Brush - Useful for applying oil, marinade, or glaze during cooking without over-saturation and ensuring uniform coverage.

  • Writable Thermometer (optional) - For those who like to monitor the internal temperature of their pork throughout the cooking process for precision.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - Accurate measurements can be crucial in recipes, especially when dealing with large cuts and portion sizes.

  • Pig Roast Baking Bag (optional) - A bag that allows heat to circulate around the pork shoulder, cooking it evenly without flipping or disturbance.

  • Meat Tongs - Ideal for handling hot meat safely during preparation and serving.

  • High-Quality Roasting Pan with Rack - Ensures proper airflow and heat distribution when roasting large cuts of pork shoulder in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic, cloves peeled

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano

  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 (7- to 7 1/2-pound) bone-in pork shoulder with skin

  • Accompaniment: lime wedges

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Mash garlic to a paste with 2 tablespoons kosher salt using a mortar and pestle or side of a large heavy knife, then stir in oregano, vinegar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon pepper.
2

Instruction 2

Pat pork dry. Using a small sharp knife, cut a wide pocket at large end of roast to separate skin from fat, leaving skin attached at sides and stopping before roast narrows to bone.
3

Instruction 3

Make 1-inch-deep slits in pork under skin and on all meaty sides, twisting knife slightly to widen openings, then push some of garlic mixture into slits with your fingers. Rub any remaining garlic mixture over roast (not skin). Wipe skin clean, then rub with remaining teaspoon kosher salt (to help it crisp). Transfer pork to a glass or ceramic shallow dish and marinate, covered and chilled, at least 8 hours.
4

Instruction 4

Put pork, skin side up, in a flameproof roasting pan, discarding marinade, and bring to room temperature, about 1 hour.
5

Instruction 5

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
6

Instruction 6

Cover pork with parchment paper and then tightly with foil and roast 2 1/2 hours. Discard foil and parchment, then add 1/2 cup water to pan and roast, uncovered, adding more water when liquid in pan evaporates (check about every half hour), until skin is browned and crisp and meat is fork-tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours more. Transfer to a cutting board or platter, reserving juices in pan, and let stand 30 minutes.
7

Instruction 7

Meanwhile, pour pan juices through a sieve into a fat separator or bowl and discard fat. Add 3/4 cup water to roasting pan and deglaze by boiling over medium-high heat (straddle 2 burners if necessary), scraping up brown bits, 1 minute, then add to pan juices along with enough water to bring total to 1 1/2 cups.
8

Instruction 8

Cut skin off roast pork. (If skin is not crisp, roast in a shallow baking pan in a 475°F oven until crisp, about 10 minutes.) Cut skin into serving pieces. Pull meat from roast in pieces using a fork. Serve meat with pan juices and pork skin.
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