Slow-Baked BBQ Pork Shoulder

 

Recipe Details

• Author: tinsuf
• Cuisine: American
• Category: Main Dish
• Keywords: slow baked pork, BBQ pork shoulder, oven baked pork, comfort food
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless, about 4–5 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
• 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Prepare a deep baking tray or roasting pan large enough to hold the pork comfortably.
2. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub it evenly with olive oil on all sides.
3. In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Massage the seasoning mixture thoroughly over the pork, ensuring full coverage.
4. Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the baking tray. Cover the tray tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture.
5. Bake for 3 to 4 hours, depending on size, until the meat is extremely tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
6. Remove the tray from the oven and carefully uncover. Brush the pork generously with BBQ sauce, adding brown sugar or honey if extra sweetness is desired.
7. Return the pork to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens and caramelizes on the surface.
8. Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for 15 minutes before slicing or pulling apart.