Candied Pork Shoulder Recipe

Name: Candied Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: pork shoulder; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper, ground; 4 lbs pork shoulder, bone-in; glaze; 2 1/2 cups light brown sugar, loosely packed; 1/2 cup Bourbon (I used 10 year Eagle Rare Brand)

Servings: persons

pork shoulder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper, ground
4 lbs pork shoulder, bone-in
glaze
2 1/2 cups light brown sugar, loosely packed
1/2 cup Bourbon (I used 10 year Eagle Rare Brand)

1
Preheat the oven to 275u00b0.(I did 250) In a small bowl, whisk together the smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder and set aside for 30 minutes.
2
Set the pork onto a rack-lined roasting pan and place in the oven. Cook until the flesh is fork tender and the bone moves around easily with no resistance, about 5 hours (I cooked 8 hours).
3
When the pork has about 15 minutes cooking time left, make the glaze: In a medium saucepot set over medium heat, bring the brown sugar and bourbon to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by one-quarter, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Remove the pork from the oven and brush one-third of the glaze all over the shoulder. Continue to roast for 30 minutes longer, glazing the roast every 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to rest for 15 minutes before breaking the meat apart into big pieces. (I chopped mine) Serve.
5
I also made another reduction of some light brown sugar with just enough water to fully melt the sugar. I let it reduce some then added more bourbon. I poured this over the chopped pork as a BBQ type sauce.

1633

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: pork shoulder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Candied Pork Shoulder falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Candied Pork Shoulder

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