Crispy Pork Shoulder
Crispy Oven-Roasted Pork takes a few hours to make, but it is so worth the effort! It's ultra-tender with super crispy skin that's perfect for everyday dinners or special occasions.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 hr
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 whole (about 8 to 10 pounds) pork shoulder with skin on
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
With a knife, pierce the skin a few times, making sure not to cut through the meat.
- 2
Pour vinegar over and massage on meat. Rub salt, garlic powder, and pepper all over the meat.
- 3
Refrigerate, uncovered and skin side up, overnight to chill.
- 4
With paper towels, pat down surfaces of meat to completely dry. Arrange on a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
- 5
Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 180 F oven for about 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
- 6
Increase temperature to 320 F and continue to cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is cooked through and browns.
- 7
Increase temperature to 430 F and continue to cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until skin is very crisp and a thermometer inserted in the center of the pork reads 145 F.
- 8
Remove from oven and allow to rest for about 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.