Crispy Pork Shoulder Recipe (Bone In) with Super Crunchy Skin/Crackling

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and calories, while pork belly is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper and offer a similar flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a unique flavor, while white vinegar is typically less expensive.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with good fats, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Pat the pork shoulder really dry before seasoning.

Place onions, carrot, and garlic in a roasting pan.

Add liquid into the bottom of the pan.

Roast the pork uncovered in the oven at a low temperature for 1 and 1/2 hours.

After 1 and 1/2 hours, take out the pork and adjust the meat to make the skin level for even crackling.

Cook the meat for another 45 to 60 minutes until the skin is bubbly and crunchy.

Loosely cover the meat with foil and rest for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing.

In a saucepan, heat oil and add onion and water, cooking until the onions are soft.

Add garlic to the cooked onions and cook until golden and caramelized.

Add beef paste, boiling water, and gravy mix to the onions and simmer until thick.

Cooking Techniques

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