Red Chili-Glazed Slow-Grilled Pork Shoulder Recipe

Name: Red Chili-Glazed Slow-Grilled Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup each: granulated sugar, coarse salt; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 6 cloves garlic, crushed; Grated zest of 1 orange; 1 large (about 5 pounds) bone-in pork shoulder blade roast; 1 to 2 cups sweet and spicy red chili grilling glaze, see recipe; 2 cups hickory wood chips, optional; Red Chile Glaze: (instructions for this below); 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup medium-heat Korean chili paste (gochujang); 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 piece (2 inches long) ginger root, peeled (or 2 tablespoons refrigerated ginger puree); 2 tablespoons dark Asian sesame oil; 6 large cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; Put all ingredients for red chile glaze into a blender. Process until smooth. Transfer to a covered container; use within 2 weeks.

Servings: persons

1/2 cup each: granulated sugar, coarse salt
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
6 cloves garlic, crushed
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 large (about 5 pounds) bone-in pork shoulder blade roast
1 to 2 cups sweet and spicy red chili grilling glaze, see recipe
2 cups hickory wood chips, optional
Red Chile Glaze: (instructions for this below)
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup medium-heat Korean chili paste (gochujang)
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 piece (2 inches long) ginger root, peeled (or 2 tablespoons refrigerated ginger puree)
2 tablespoons dark Asian sesame oil
6 large cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
Put all ingredients for red chile glaze into a blender. Process until smooth. Transfer to a covered container; use within 2 weeks.

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1. Mix 2 quarts lukewarm water, sugar, salt, vinegar, garlic and orange zest in very large non-aluminum bowl or stockpot. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add the pork roast. Cover; refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days.
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2. Remove pork from the brine, discarding brine. Put pork into a glass dish. Coat well on all sides with some of the glaze. Cover; refrigerate several hours or up to 1 day.
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3. Soak wood chips in a large bowl of water for at least 1 hour.
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4. Prepare a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to medium-hot. For indirect cooking, arrange coals on two sides of the grill or turn off burners in center of gas grill. Place the cooking grate in place; let it heat a few minutes.
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5. Put the pork roast in the center of the grill (not directly over the heat). Add a small handful of the wood chips to the coals. (For gas grilling, wrap the soaked chips in a foil pouch, pierce it with several small holes and place directly over the heat source.) Cover the grill; cook on medium-low (about 275 degrees if you have an oven thermometer), basting frequently with some of the red chili glaze, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees, 2 1/2 to 3 hours or so. The roast should be very nicely burnished red with some crispy edges.
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6. Let pork rest on cutting board about 20 minutes. Slice very thinly. Serve.

647

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup each: granulated sugar, coarse salt, 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, 6 cloves garlic, crushed, Grated zest of 1 orange, and more.

Yes, Red Chili-Glazed Slow-Grilled Pork Shoulder falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Red Chili-Glazed Slow-Grilled Pork Shoulder

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