Oven Roasted Pork Shoulder cooks tender and juicy for a delicious meal. You will love the delicious and how easy it cooks in the oven.
Cooking roast has become our go-to Sunday night meal for an easy oven baked recipe. Adding the pork roast with veggies and simple seasoning into a roasting pan always turns our delicious and full of flavor.
If you are looking for a roast to cook when you are entertaining a crowd, make this boneless pork shoulder roast. If you prefer you can make this Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe.
What's in this post: Oven Roasted Pork Shoulder
Why We Love This Recipe
This pork roast is seasoned with simple seasoning. You can use this pulled pork with many different recipes. It would be perfect to make Pulled Pork Sandwiches or Pulled Pork Tacos.
The pork shoulder cooks tender and loaded with natural juices. Let the oven cook the pork shoulder slow for the best roast you ever had.
Ingredients
- Pork Shoulder or Pork Butt
- Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Paprika
- White Onion cut into large pieces
- Carrots peeled and cut in large pieces
- Baby Potatoes
- Chicken Broth
- Minced Garlic
- Italian Seasoning
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Variations Ideas
- Cuts of Meat – Feel free to use different cuts of pork. You can use Pork Butt, boneless pork loin roast, Pork Tenderloins and Chuck Roast.
- Seasoning – Feel free to use different types of seasoning or sauces. You can add fresh herbs such as fresh rosemary or fresh thyme. We have even added liquid smoke, barbecue sauce and mustard for added flavor.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven (or oven safe pan) over medium high heat.
Step 2 – Mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
Step 3 – Add the pork shoulder to the pan. Season it with the dry rub mixture. Sauté the pork for 3-4 minutes on each side to brown the pork.
Step 4 – Remove the pork from the pan. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for approximately 1 minute. Then deglaze the bottom of the pan with about ½ cup of the chicken broth.
Step 5 – Add the pork back to the pan. Pour the remaining broth into the bottom of the pan. Place the onions, carrots and potatoes on top and around the pork shoulder. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top.
- Step 6 – Place the lid on the pot and place pork roast in oven.
- Step 7 – Cook for 60-85 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit using an instant read thermometer. Check the roast after 60 minutes and continue to check every 5 minutes until the pork is done.
- Step 8 – Remove the pork from the pan. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice the pork.
- Step 9 – While the pork is resting, toast all the vegetables in the sauce left in the pan to make sure that they are coated with the flavors.
- Step 10 – Then serve the roasting pork with the potatoes, carrots and onions from the pot and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Seasoning Pork – Make sure to cover the pork shoulder with the combined seasoning. This gives the roast the best flavor. We also think its a good idea to brown the roast on both sides.
- Cooking Pork – Cooking time will vary so make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure the roast is cooked through.
- Shred Roast – Shred the roast with two forks or you may need to use a sharp knife. Make sure to let the roast rest before shredding for about 15 minutes. This helps to lock in the juices.
Serving Suggestions
We love to make this roast with the carrots and potatoes. But the leftovers are great to use in soups and stews. We haven used the shredded pork for enchiladas.
My kids love when I make Homemade Mashed Potatoes with this recipe instead of roasting the potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave or if you have a lot leftover reheat in the oven in a baking dish.
Yes, you can freeze by wrapping the shredded pork with plastic wrap and placing in a freezer safe container. If stored properly the roast will stay good for up to 3 months.
More Easy Pork Recipes
- Crock Pot Country Style Pork Ribs
- Instant Pot Honey Garlic Pork Chops recipe
- Crock Pot Pork Chop Recipes
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Oven Roasted Pork Shoulder
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork Shoulder or Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ White Onion cut into large pieces
- 4 Carrots peeled and cut in large pieces
- 1 ½ pound Baby Potatoes
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat dry 3 pounds pork shoulder and place it into a large roasting pan or Dutch oven.
- Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil all over the pork shoulder.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the pork shoulder.
- Arrange ½ white onion cut into large pieces, 4 carrots cut into large pieces, and 1½ pounds baby potatoes around the pork shoulder in the roasting pan.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan and sprinkle 2 teaspoons minced garlic over the vegetables and broth.
- Cover the roasting pan tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 3½ to 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Remove the cover during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the pork and vegetables to brown slightly.
- Let the pork shoulder rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding. Serve warm with the vegetables and pan juices.
Simple and delicious!! Even my toddlers loved it.
Woohoo! I love hearing this! Thank you so much for sharing and for the positive review!
How much garlic? It’s not in the ingredient list
I’m so sorry about that. I use 2 teaspoons minced garlic in this recipe. I have updated the post and recipe. Thank you!