PORK SHOULDER AL'DIAVOLO RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM

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Letting the roast sit at room temperature will help it cook more evenly; starting it at a higher temperature jump-starts the browning process.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 skinless, boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt; about 6 pounds)
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
1/2 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Steps:

  • Using the tip of a knife, lightly score fatty side of pork; season all over with salt.
  • Coarsely grind peppercorns, coriander, red pepper flakes, oregano, and mustard seeds in spice mill or with mortar and pestle; set spice mixture aside.
  • Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat; add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and barely golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, paprika, and reserved spice mixture. Let marinade cool.
  • Rub marinade all over pork, working some marinade into interior of roast. Tie pork at 1" intervals with kitchen twine. Wrap tightly in plastic and chill at least 8 hours.
  • Let pork sit at room temperature 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Unwrap pork, place on a rack set inside a roasting pan, and roast until golden brown and fat has just started to render, 40-50 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F and continue to roast until meat is very tender, 1 1/2-2 hours longer.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 30 minutes before slicing.
  • DO AHEAD: Marinade can be made 1 week ahead; cover and chill. Pork can be seasoned 3 days ahead; keep chilled.

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