How long does it take to cook a pork shoulder?
The cooking time for a pork shoulder depends on the cooking method and temperature. On average, cooking a pork shoulder can take 3 to 8 hours, but slow-cooking methods may extend the time. This recipe requires 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Which is the best cooking method for a pork shoulder?
The best cooking method for a pork shoulder is often slow roasting in an oven, resulting in a tender and flavourful roast.
How long do you cook a pork roast per kg?
The cooking time for a pork roast per kilogram (kg) can vary based on the cooking method and temperature. As a general guideline, plan for approximately 30-45 minutes per kilogram when roasting at moderate temperatures. However, slow-cooking methods may require longer times.
How to make roast pork shoulder
Ingredients
2kg boneless pork shoulde
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season
1kg Kent pumpkin, peeled, chopped
100g caster sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup malt vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
4 cloves
2 tsp arrowroot
Steamed green vegetables, to serve
Method
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Preheat oven to 220°C fan-forced (240°C conventional). Remove pork from netting. Use a sharp knife to score lines in skin. Roll up again, secure with kitchen string or metal skewers. Drizzle with oil. Season with salt.
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Put pork on a small rack in a roasting tray and roast for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 160°C fan-forced (180°C conventional) and roast for 21/2 hours. Increase heat to 220°C fan-forced (240°C conventional) roast for 20 minutes. Set aside to rest for 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, steam pumpkin until tender. Press through sieve, discard solids, combine with caster sugar, sesame oil, turmeric and paprika in a saucepan on medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Season.
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Combine vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, star anise and cloves in a saucepan on medium heat, simmer for 10 minutes. Strain. Return to saucepan. Mix arrowroot with 1 tablespoon of water, whisk into vinegar mixture, simmer until thickened. Carve pork and serve with pumpkin sauce, vinegar and vegetables.
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