How to Make: Roasted Pork Shoulder

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh-squeezed orange juice

💰Cheaper: orange concentrate

Fresh-squeezed is healthier, while concentrate is more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is healthier, while white vinegar is cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried bay leaves

Dried bay leaves are more accessible and cost-effective.

Take the pork shoulder butt out of the packaging and wash it.

Pat the pork shoulder butt dry with paper towels.

Rub the pork shoulder with olive oil.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Pierce the pork with a sharp knife to create holes for garlic infusion.

Stuff the holes with garlic pieces and seasonings.

Turn the pork fat side up to allow juices to penetrate during cooking.

Coat the top of the pork with olive oil and rub seasonings all over it.

Place the pork in a shallow pan with a grid to keep it elevated above the drippings.

Roast in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours without covering it.

Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest covered with foil for 15 minutes before slicing.

Slice the roast to check for juiciness and tenderness.

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