Crispy Pork Shoulder
Crispy Oven-Roasted Pork takes a few hours to make, but it is so worth the effort! It's ultra-tender with super crispy skin that's perfect for everyday dinners or special occasions.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time7 hours hrs
Fridge-drying8 hours hrs
Total Time15 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 585kcal
- 1 whole (about 8 to 10 pounds) pork shoulder with skin on
- ½ cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
With a knife, pierce the skin a few times, making sure not to cut through the meat.
Pour vinegar over and massage on meat. Rub salt, garlic powder, and pepper all over the meat.
Refrigerate, uncovered and skin side up, overnight to chill.
With paper towels, pat down surfaces of meat to completely dry. Arrange on a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 180 F oven for about 4 ½ to 5 hours.
Increase temperature to 320 F and continue to cook for about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until meat is cooked through and browns.
Increase temperature to 430 F and continue to cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until skin is very crisp and a thermometer inserted in the center of the pork reads 145 F.
Remove from oven and allow to rest for about 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
- Pierce the skin carefully, making sure not to cut through the meat as juices might bubble up during roasting, which can cause rubbery patches of skin.
- Roast uncovered as covering the meat will create steam and interfere with the crisping.
- For 4 to 6 pounds of meat, decrease cook time by about 30 minutes.
Serving: 236g | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 38.2g | Fat: 46.2g | Saturated Fat: 16.1g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Iron: 2.2mg