Pork Shoulder Al'Diavolo Recipe

Name: Pork Shoulder Al'Diavolo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 skinless, boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt; about 6 pounds); Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds; 1/2 cup olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Servings: persons

1 skinless, boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt; about 6 pounds)
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
1/2 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

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["Using the tip of a knife, lightly score fatty side of pork; season all over with salt.", "Coarsely grind peppercorns, coriander, red pepper flakes, oregano, and mustard seeds in spice mill or with mortar and pestle; set spice mixture aside.", "Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat; add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and barely golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, paprika, and reserved spice mixture. Let marinade cool.", "Rub marinade all over pork, working some marinade into interior of roast. Tie pork at 1"" intervals with kitchen twine. Wrap tightly in plastic and chill at least 8 hours.", "Let pork sit at room temperature 1 hour.", "Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Unwrap pork, place on a rack set inside a roasting pan, and roast until golden brown and fat has just started to render, 40-50 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300u00b0F and continue to roast until meat is very tender, 1 1/2-2 hours longer.", "Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 30 minutes before slicing.", "DO AHEAD:"]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 skinless, boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt; about 6 pounds), Kosher salt, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, and more.

Yes, Pork Shoulder Al'Diavolo 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.

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Pork Shoulder Al'Diavolo

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Variations & substitutions

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