GRILLED PORK SHOULDER WITH BUTTER VINEGAR SAUCE

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Cooking lower and slower means a big hunk of meat will cook through to ideal internal temperature without getting blackened on the outside

Provided by Carla Lalli Music

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Meat     Pork     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Oregano     Vinegar     Butter     Chile Pepper     Summer     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp. fennel seeds
2 Tbsp. dried oregano
2-2½-lb. boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
Grapeseed or other neutral oil (for pork)
1 Tbsp. kosher salt, plus more
3 chiles de árbol, torn in half, seeds removed if desired
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 Tbsp. sugar
Special Equipment: A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Toast fennel seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until golden brown and starting to pop, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a spice mill or mortar and pestle and let cool; coarsely grind. Transfer to a small bowl and mix in oregano. Place pork on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and rub with oil. Season all over with 1 Tbsp. salt, then rub with spice mixture, packing it on. Let sit at room temperature 2 hours or chill, uncovered, up to 2 days.
  • Bring chiles, vinegar, butter, and sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and sauce is reduced by about a third, about 5 minutes. Season with salt; cover and keep warm over low heat until ready to use.
  • Prepare a grill for medium heat. Drizzle pork all over with oil, then grill, turning every 5 minutes or so, until extremely, gorgeously browned and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 120°F, 35-45 minutes. Continue to grill, brushing with sauce and turning not quite every minute (you're going to see flare-ups, but don't worry), until pork is glazed and shiny and temperature on thermometer has risen to 130°F, 5-10 minutes more. Transfer pork to a platter and let rest 30 minutes; reserve remaining sauce.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board and pour any accumulated juices on platter into reserved sauce. Return sauce to a simmer. Slice pork against the grain ¼" thick. Arrange on platter, spoon some sauce over, and season with salt. Serve remaining sauce alongside.
  • Cooks' Note
  • If using a charcoal grill, a bed of medium-hot coals will gradually lose heat. Get a chimney started when the meat first hits the grill. About halfway through, throw some new glowing coals on the pile to keep things going.

Sami Muñiz
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork shoulder is so impressive and the sauce is delicious. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Glad Anthony
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I love this recipe! The pork shoulder is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I always get rave reviews when I make this dish.


Mohammad Jahidul
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This was my first time making pork shoulder and it turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Goitsione Olifant
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pork shoulder was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amit Pagal
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork shoulder was so moist and tender, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


chester gh
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork shoulder is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Kathleen Westbrook
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This is my go-to recipe for pork shoulder. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are even better! I highly recommend this recipe.


Mr. A.B Lakhani
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I love this recipe! The pork shoulder is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I always get rave reviews when I make this dish.


Samiul Magician
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork shoulder turned out amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Joyce Ramazani
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pork shoulder and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Z Weaver
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This was my first time cooking pork shoulder and it turned out perfectly! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sachin Rai
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pork shoulder turned out amazing! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mizanul Official
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The pork shoulder was so tender and juicy, and the butter-vinegar sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.