Roasted Boston Butt Recipe

Name: Roasted Boston Butt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5-lb.) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston butt); 2 lemons, halved and divided; 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; Kitchen string; 1 garlic bulb, unpeeled; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; Garnishes: roasted garlic cloves, baby carrots, radishes, lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 (5-lb.) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston butt)
2 lemons, halved and divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
Kitchen string
1 garlic bulb, unpeeled
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Garnishes: roasted garlic cloves, baby carrots, radishes, lettuce leaves

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Rub 1 lemon half on all sides of pork roast, squeezing juice from lemon. Stir together oregano, salt, and pepper; rub on roast.
2
Place roast on a lightly greased rack in a roasting pan. Separate garlic cloves (do not peel), and place around roast. Drizzle olive oil over roast and garlic cloves.
3
Squeeze juice from remaining 1 1/2 lemons into a bowl. Stir together juice and chicken broth; pour into roasting pan.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 3 hours to 3 1/2 hours or until fork tender. Shred pork into large pieces using two forks, if desired. Garnish, if desired.

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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: 1 (5-lb.) bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston butt), 2 lemons, halved and divided, 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Roasted Boston Butt 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.

Roasted Boston Butt

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