Tender Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder with Orange
Tender, juicy pork shoulder slow-cooked in bold spices, citrus juice, and broth. A no-fuss, flavor-packed dish perfect for shredding and serving anytime.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb boneless pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 orange juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F or start your slow cooker on high.
- If you are not using a slow cooker, place a Dutch oven pot on the stovetop over high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the dry rub: 3 tsp fine sea salt, 1 tsp ground pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp oregano, and 1/2 tsp cumin. Sprinkle and press the dry rub all over the raw pork shoulder.
- Pour 2 tbsp olive oil into the pot and place the pork inside. Allow to sear for 2 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. If using a slow cooker, turn the heat down to low. If using an oven, remove the Dutch oven from the stove.
- Pour the liquid ingredients over the seared meat: 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tsp apple cider vinegar, and one orange-juiced. Sprinkle the finely diced yellow onion into the pot. Cover and cook for 6 hours.
- When the meat's internal temperature is 200 degrees F, remove and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before shredding.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal Carbohydrates: 5g Protein: 39g Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0.03g Cholesterol: 103mg Sodium: 1075mg Potassium: 755mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 907IU Vitamin C: 10mg Calcium: 35mg Iron: 2mg