This ultraflavorful Puerto Rican classic roast pork shoulder marinates overnight in a blend of citrus, garlic, and herbs, then cooks slowly in the oven until it's deeply caramelized.
Ingredients
1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
9 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to season
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to season
1 boneless pork shoulder roast with fat cap (5 pounds)
lime wedges, for serving
Directions
Gather all the ingredients.
Garlicky Pork Shoulder Roast Recipe
In a large, sturdy resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, orange and lime juices, garlic, oregano, olive oil, 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Add the pork shoulder, seal the bag, and turn to coat. Transfer the bag to a large baking dish and refrigerate the pork overnight, turning the bag once or twice.
Garlicky Pork Shoulder Roast Recipe
Remove the pork from the marinade and scrape off the garlic and herbs; discard the marinade. Season the pork all over with salt and pepper and transfer to a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Garlicky Pork Shoulder Roast Recipe
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roast the pork fat side up for 1 hour, until lightly browned. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F and roast for 4 hours longer, until the pork is very tender and the fat cap is crispy; transfer to a carving board and let rest for 30 minutes.
Garlicky Pork Shoulder Roast Recipe
Chop the fat cap into bite-size pieces. Carve, shred, or pull apart the pork and garnish with the crispy cap pieces.