How to roast pork shoulder?
I used to cook pork shoulder in a slow cooker, however found that this didn't render any of the fat out of it. I prefer a leaner meat, so I figure roasting this in the oven and letting the fat drip out of it would be good. So I want to know how to properly roast a pork shoulder as well as any helpful tips.
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Properly?
You throw it in a pit with hard wood coals for at least 8 hours. Of course we don't refer to that as roasting. :)
Oven roasting is easier. Turn the oven on to 250F or so. Put something flavorful on the roast. Stick in a probe thermometer and put it in the oven.
Remove when the thermometer reads 150F. Let it rest for a few minutes before carving.
For more color and fat rendering you can roast at 450F for 10 minutes before dropping the oven to 250F and putting in the thermometer.
Flavorings are varied of course. Apple works well.
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How long do I cook a pork shoulder for?
Cook for 2 to 4 hours, until fork tender. Total cooking time will be 2 to 4 hours, depending on the amount of pork and whether it's bone-in (which takes longer to cook).Do you cover a pork shoulder when cooking in the oven?
For a crisp surface on your roast, be sure the oven is fully preheated before putting the roast in and don't cover the meat while roasting. Searing (quickly browning at high heat) the outside of a pork roast before continuing with cooking is a great way to seal in flavor.What temperature should a pork shoulder roast be cooked to?
The safe internal pork cooking temperature for fresh cuts is 145\xb0 F. To check doneness properly, use a digital cooking thermometer. Fresh cut muscle meats such as pork chops, pork roasts, pork loin, and tenderloin should measure 145\xb0 F, ensuring the maximum amount of flavor.How many minutes per pound do you cook a pork shoulder?
Pork shoulder should cook at a rate of 1 to 2 hours per pound, depending on the temperature of the smoker. At 225 degrees, an estimate cooking time of 1.5 to 2 hours per pound is a good place to start. The recommended temperature for pork shoulder is 180-185 for sliced meat, or 195 degrees for pulled pork.Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder - Wicked Good Eats
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I like to simmer it with spices, cabbage and potatoes. (add the veg later or it will go soggy). Skim the fat off the top fairly frequently.
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