An easy roasted pork shoulder recipe that results in tender meat and super crispy skin! No need to feel guilty for indulging in this delicious pork either, because it’s healthy enough to fit into Whole 30, Paleo, Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free, and Squeaky Clean Keto eating plans!
I’ll be honest, this post is more about the pictures than the roasted pork shoulder recipe. Because seriously, Vegetarians aside, who doesn’t love looking at photos of roasted meat?
Not this chick – I could stare at these pictures all day!
It’s like a beautiful, meaty landscape where crispy crust meets tender, succulent shreds of porky goodness! And of course I actually got to eat this delicious roasted pork shoulder – the memory of which almost brings a tear to my eye. It was pork-tastic!
Excuse me while I indulge this memory with a moment of silence……
Soooo you’re probably wondering how you can recreate this masterpiece of Porcine perfection, and the good news is, I’m here to tell you!
This roasted pork shoulder recipe is so easy, there is no excuse not to be putting this on your dinner menu ASAP! All you need is time – for some of you that will mean making it on the weekend but it’s totally worth it, I promise! And once you shred the roasted pork, it can be used for all kinds of delicious dishes.
I served it to our guests with corn tortillas, homemade keto salsa verde, chopped cilantro, lettuce, sliced avocado, Greek yogurt and shredded cheddar cheese. It was a huge hit!
Since I’m doing the Whole30 this month I ate my shredded pork salad style with no dairy – it still tasted amazing!
You don’t have to go the Mexican route either – this easy roasted pork shoulder would be equally tasty served alongside Cheesy Cauliflower Puree and your favorite vegetable side dish or salad.
I ate the leftovers cold out of the fridge for 2 days and then I put the rest of this keto roasted pork shoulder in the freezer where it’s destined to turn into a green chili sometime later this month. 🙌🏻
More Keto Pork Recipes
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Easy Roasted Pork Shoulder
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 15 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
An easy roasted pork shoulder recipe that results in tender meat and super crispy skin! Whole 30, Paleo, Keto, Low Carb
Ingredients
- 8–10 lb pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons coarse Kosher salt (reduce to 1 T if using table salt)
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients for your spice rub in a small bowl.
- Remove pork shoulder (or other pork roast) from packaging and rinse under cold water.
- Using your hands, pat the dry rub all over the surface of the meat.
- Place in a large roasting pan skin side up.
- Roast uncovered in a preheated 500 degree (F) oven for 20 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 300 degrees and roast for an additional 45 minutes per pound.
- Total cooking time for an 8lb roast should be about 6 hours and 20 minutes.
- Remove the pork roast from the oven and let rest for 30 minutes.
- The hard outer shell should lift right off like a cap and can be broken or chopped into delicious meat chips!
- The meat should be tender enough to pull apart with forks. Shred, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: keto main dish
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 275
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 33g
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Dawn Marie Perkins says
We tried this as my husband is on a keto diet. Everyone loved it!
Michael S Reed says
I’m a 76 year old who lives alone. My chief culinary skill is microwaving. But I’m not afraid to try something, at least once. This is fantastic! As stated, tender, moist, and juicy. The flavor…awesome! Will definitely do this again, and so easy, even for me.
Suzanne B says
I’ve made many times and have the most amazing pulled pork recipe. I noticed you have the correct times for roasting a pork so thank you. All the others out there say 2 hours per pound. No way. I slow roast in oven all night on 250. I made it in a bag last night with my Chinese 5 spice seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper, added 2 cups of water and it is still in oven, looking and smelling mighty fine. I’ve never tried the oven bag, but we will see. I take the skin and roast it separately if I feel like eating it. I know I know, it is the best part.
Demitra says
did you use kosher salt? Kosher salt is much coarser than table salt, if you substitute table salt for kosher you will want to cut to 4 teaspoons.
Marty says
I’ve used this recipe for years, and it’s the only method I use for pork shoulder – I just change up the spices – carnitas, BBQ pulled pork, and pork/sauerkraut for New Years Day. I use a Dutch oven and cover it after the initial 500* uncovered. After 30 minutes/pound check it with a large fork – give it a twist and if it’s too tough still, go with 45 minutes per pound. For New Years, after the 500* blast, I pack the Dutch oven with sauerkraut mixed with red onions, garlic, and fresh rosemary and thyme and cook as directed. GREAT method!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Sounds fantastic!
Gladys says
I make a roast pork picnic shoulder… very simple… SCORE the fat/skin… into little squares… salt the meat generously (or to taste)… an 8 lb roast is huge. cook uncovered at 325 degrees F at 40 minutes per lb. to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F. about 2 hours in… I add par boiled potatoes around the roast… turn them once and they will become crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside… to die for.
I have been doing it this way for at least 50 years… maybe 60 years when I really think on it. it doesn’t get any tastier or simpler than this. Enjoy.