Garlic Pork Shoulder

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 garlic head, separated into cloves and peeled
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 cups loosely packed fresh oregano leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 (4- to 4 1/2-pound) bone-in pork shoulder

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from relishmag.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place garlic, salt, peppercorns and oregano in the bowl of a food processor. Process until garlic is chopped. Add olive oil and vinegar and process to form a thick paste. Place pork in a large roasting pan fat side up and score top with a sharp knife. Rub garlic mixture over meat; refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.

2. Preheat oven to 350F.

3. Place pork in oven and roast about 3 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 160F. Let pork cool slightly and then chop or tear into large chunks. Serves 12.