Spiced Jerk Pork Shoulder
Aromatic Caribbean jerk spices create a bold, smoky crust on tender pork shoulder. Serve with rice and beans for an authentic island meal.
- Total time
- 195 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 58g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Combine scotch bonnet, thyme, scallions, and allspice in blender.
Step 2
Add lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to blender.
Step 3
Blend until smooth paste forms, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Pat pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
Step 5
Rub jerk paste all over pork, working into scores.
Step 6
Cover pork and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Step 7
Remove pork from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
Step 8
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Step 9
Place pork skin-side up on roasting pan.
Step 10
Add 1 cup water to bottom of pan around pork.
Step 11
Roast for 3 to 3.5 hours until pork reaches 185°F internally.
Step 12
Increase oven to 425°F.
Step 13
Roast 15 more minutes until skin crisps and darkens.
Step 14
Remove pork from oven and let rest 15 minutes.
Step 15
Shred pork with two forks, discarding bones.
Tools you’ll need
- blender
- paper towels
- roasting pan (13x9 inch)
- meat thermometer
- two forks
- cutting board
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