Best 8 Latin Roasted Pork Shoulder Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of Latin roasted pork shoulder, a dish that embodies the vibrant spirit of Latin cuisine. This succulent and tender meat, slow-cooked to perfection, is a symphony of spices and herbs, capturing the essence of Latin culinary traditions. Whether you prefer the bold flavors of Cuban mojo or the earthy notes of Mexican adobo, the Latin roasted pork shoulder offers a taste sensation that will transport your senses to the heart of Latin America. Get ready to uncover the secrets of this delectable dish and tantalize your taste buds with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LATIN STYLE PORK ROAST



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I adapted this recipe from a recipe for Puerto Rican Pernil given to me by a friend. I loved the Pernil, but it was too fatty for me and took longer to prepare. This is faster, easier, and lower in fat. (Sazon is a seasoning product made by GOYA and can be usually found in the Ethnic food section or the grocery store. Substitute small amounts of MSG, salt, garlic powder, and coriander if you are unable to find Sazon.)

Provided by gingerkitten D

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs boneless lean pork roast
1 packet sazon goya with coriander and annatto
adobo seasoning
2 tablespoons dried oregano
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Sprinkle Adobo seasoning on the roast and rub in using the back of a fork.
  • Open the packet of Sazon and rub into the pork.
  • Rub the oregano into the roast and at this point you can allow the roast to"marinate" for deeper flavor or cook right away.
  • Place the roast in a shallow baking pan that has been coated with non-stick spray.
  • Roast, and check the temperature after 45 minutes, if the temperature is at least 160 degrees (this usually takes 1 hour, but may vary by roast size), remove from the oven and cover the pan with aluminum foil and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
  • Slice as desired.

SIMPLE ROASTED PORK SHOULDER



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A basic garlic and olive oil mixture is the flavor basis for Aaron McCargo Jr.'s Simple Roasted Pork Shoulder recipe from Big Daddy's House on Food Network.

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 4h55m

Yield 2 pounds of meat

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Using a pastry brush, spread the mixture all over the pork shoulder.
  • Set the meat on a rack set into a roasting pan. Roast for 20 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F. Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the shoulder reads 185 degrees F, about 4 hours. Remove the pork from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

LATIN ROASTED PORK SHOULDER



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I found this recipe in Joy of Cooking when I was looking for a recipe to prepare a cut of inexpensive, uncooked pork called "fresh pork shoulder picnic" at our supermarket. The garlic paste makes a great aroma while roasting the pork and gives a great-tasting crust to the roast. Cooking/preparation time does not include overnight marinating.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Pork

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon red wine vinegar, depending on consistency of the paste you want
7 lbs fresh pork shoulder, picnic
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (or 3/4 cup chicken stock and 3/4 cup white wine)

Steps:

  • Mash to a paste with a mortar and pestle, or press to a paste with the back of a knife, or very finely chop the garlic and salt.
  • Remove the mixture to a bowl and stir in the dried oregano and black pepper. Add red wine vinegar and mix to a paste-like consistency.
  • With a paring knife, cut deep tunnels into the exposed fleshy ends (I made a mistake once and made tunnels all over; the pork comes out much better if deep tunnels are cut into the ends only). Push two-thirds of the paste into the pockets with your fingers. Loosen the skin in several places and spread the rest of the paste underneath the skin and over the surface of the roast where there is no skin. Wrap the roast tightly in 2 layers of aluminum foil and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours.
  • Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Arrange the roast on a rack in a roasting pan and roast to an internal temperature of 190 degrees. (This will take between 4 to 4 1/2 hours.) When the roast reaches 190 degrees, remove from the oven.
  • Let the roast stand, loosely covered with aluminum foil, for 20 minutes before carving. Skim off the fat from the pan juices and add the chicken stock or stock/wine mixture and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cook over high heat for 2-4 minutes to dissolve the roasting particles. Remove all the fatty skin from the outside of the meat and cut the roast into slices and arrange on a platter. Pour the sauce over it and serve immediately.

CUBAN-STYLE ROAST PORK



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Fragrant, savory, and succulent pork roast the whole family will love. Serve with cumin scented black beans, and mashed sweet potatoes.

Provided by Michele Kerr Fielding

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 2h48m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast

Steps:

  • Grind garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and coriander into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
  • Transfer half of the garlic and spice paste to a bowl; add lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Beat the mixture with a whisk until smooth.
  • Cut several inch-long, deep slits into the fatty side of the pork roast. Rub the reserved garlic paste into the slits.
  • Put rubbed roast into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Pour the liquid mixture over the roast, squeeze as much air from the bag as possible and seal; refrigerate, turning occasionally, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove pork roast from refrigerator, put into a roasting pan, and let warm at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roast pork in preheated oven for 30 minutes, reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and continue cooking until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 2 hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 170 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 539.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

MEXICAN BRAISED PORK SHOULDER



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Categories     Pork     Braise

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 20

31/2-4# boneless pork shoulder (paleta de puerco)
2 medium vidalia onions, quartered
2 large pablano chile peppers, deseeded and cut into 1/2" sized pieces
5 cloves garlic, minced
12oz. light Mexican beer (like Tecate)
12oz. can quality tomato paste
12oz. water
28oz. can prepared green chile enchilada sauce (like La Victoria)
6oz. tamed pickled jalapenos (use hot if preferred)
1 Tbl. habanero sauce (can be added after cooking to obtain desired spice level)
1 Tbl. ground coriander
1/2 Tbl. ground cumin
1/2 Tbl. granulated garlic
1/2 Tbl. granulated onion
2 Tbl. salt
1 Tbl. fresh ground black pepper
1 Tbl. canola oil
iceberg lettuce, minced
tortillas (flour or corn, which ever you prefer)
queso fresco (or desired cheese)

Steps:

  • Season pork shoulder evenly with coriander, cumin, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Add canola oil to a pre-heated dutch/french oven on stove top. once oil is hot sear pork on 1 side for 5 minutes on medium heat (allowing pork to brown by not moving until meat releases from pot). repeat browning on all sides. remove pork and set aside. add onions and pablanos into pot (add a little oil if needed). while veggies are cooking constantly scrap any brown bits from bottom of pot. Continue till onions become translucent. next, add the garlic and continue cooking for 45 seconds. than, add the beer. continue scrapping of all brown bits while beer reduces to 1/4 cup. than add tomato paste; constantly stirring for 1 1/2 minutes. now add the enchilada sauce, water, and jalapenos. mix sauce and veggies till incorporated well. (this can all be done a day ahead and braiseing process can be done later if desired) return pork and let sauce come to boil. cover, and place in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 2.5-3 hours (until pork pulls apart with fork). remove pork to cutting board and shed with a fork, removeing any excess fat. taste sauce for heat and add haberno sauce if desired. return meat to sauce. serve with heated tortillas, and shredded lettuce, and cheese. *can use any leftovers for an awesome breakfest by adding pork to scrambled eggs.

MEXICAN PORK



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My first time making this dish was a hit with everyone in my family, both young and old. Serve with black beans, white rice or use as meat for tacos, enchiladas or tamales! -Amy Vazquez, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1 can (28 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
Flour tortillas (8 inches), optional
Toppings of your choice

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half; place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with enchilada sauce, green pepper, onion and garlic. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker., Stir in the cilantro, lime juice and lime zest; heat through. Serve with a slotted spoon on tortillas, if desired, with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

MEXICAN-STYLE PORK TACOS (TACOS AL PASTOR) RECIPE BY TASTY



Mexican-style Pork Tacos (Tacos Al Pastor) Recipe by Tasty image

It's Taco Tuesday! Or maybe it's taco ANYday because let's face it: there's never NOT a good day to eat a taco. But you don't want something basic. You want the real deal, and we're here to make that dream come true. With our super flavorful tacos al pastor, you're going to feel like you're at a food truck on a beach, chowing down on some of the best eats around.

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 lb boneless pork shoulder
3 tablespoons achiote paste
2 tablespoons guajillo chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
¾ cup white vinegar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 pineapple, skinned and sliced into 1-inch (2 cm) rounds
10 small corn tortillas
1 white onion, finely chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup salsa
1 avocado, diced
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 thick wooden skewer, trimmed to the height of your oven

Steps:

  • Slice the pork shoulder into about 1-centimeter (¼ in) slices, then transfer to a large dish or bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the achiote paste, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, vinegar, and pineapple juice, mashing and stirring until smooth with no lumps. Pour the marinade over the pork slices, then toss to make sure they are coated on all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Place a slice or two of the pineapple on the baking sheet. Take a wooden skewer and push it directly in the middle of the pineapple. Remove the pork from the fridge and push the slices through the skewer, layering one after the other until there is a 1-inch (2 ½ cm) gap at the top. Push another pineapple slice on top.
  • Bake for about 1½ hours, until the pork is slightly charred on the outside and deep red. Rest the meat for about 10 minutes, then carve off thin slices of pork and roasted pineapple.
  • To assemble, place some pork on the tortillas, followed by a few pieces of pineapple, a sprinkling of onion, a pinch of cilantro, and a spoonful of salsa, and some diced avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 10 grams

ROASTED PORK SHOULDER



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Serve this roasted pork shoulder with yellow rice and a salad.

Provided by vpecchia

Time 7h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 (5 pound) skin-on, bone-in pork shoulder (picnic) roast

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, oil, vinegar, sazon, adobo, pepper, and oregano together to form a paste.
  • Cut a wide pocket at the large end of the roast to separate skin from the fat, leaving skin attached at the sides and stopping before roast narrows to bone. Make 1-inch deep slits under the skin and on all meaty sides, twisting the knife to widen the openings.
  • Stuff the garlic paste into the slits and rub all over the meat. Transfer to a large zip-top bag or ceramic or glass bowl, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Remove roast from the refrigerator. Place the roast in a pan on a rack, fat-side up. Cover with foil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and remove foil. Continue to roast until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 175 degrees F (79 degrees C), about 4 hours more.
  • Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 556.9 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork shoulder. Look for a roast that is at least 4 pounds with a good layer of fat.
  • Score the pork shoulder. This helps the marinade penetrate the meat and cook evenly.
  • Use a flavorful marinade. The marinade in this recipe is made with a combination of citrus, herbs, and spices. You can also use your favorite marinade recipe.
  • Marinate the pork shoulder for at least 6 hours, or overnight. This allows the flavors of the marinade to soak into the meat.
  • Slow-cook the pork shoulder. This is the best way to ensure that the meat is tender and juicy. You can cook the pork shoulder in a slow cooker, Dutch oven, or oven.
  • Let the pork shoulder rest before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the pork shoulder with your favorite sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, rice, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Latin roasted pork shoulder is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be served with a variety of sides. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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