Hungarian Mangalica Pork Roast

Step 1

Set the oven to 325°F and wait until the indicator light or beep tells you it has finished heating, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, rubbing all sides of the meat and skin until no moisture remains visible.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds until evenly combined, about 15 seconds.

Step 4

Rub the paprika mixture all over the pork shoulder, coating the skin, meat, and sides thoroughly with your hands.

Step 5

Scatter the quartered onions across the bottom of a large roasting pan and place the seasoned pork on top, skin-side up.

Step 6

Place the roasting pan in the preheated 325°F oven and roast uncovered for 2 hours 30 minutes, until the internal temperature at the thickest part reads 190°F on an instant-read thermometer.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the oven and rest the pork in the pan for 10 minutes without moving it, which allows the juices to redistribute.

Step 8

Transfer the pork to a cutting board and slice into 0.5-inch-thick slabs, cutting perpendicular to the bone, if present.

Step 9

Pour the roasted onions and pan drippings into a serving bowl or onto a platter beneath the sliced pork.