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Memphis Pork Shoulder in Vinegar Sauce
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Memphis Pork Shoulder in Vinegar Sauce

4.3 (414 ratings)

Our Pork Shoulder leans on barbecue rub and patience: rich without ever feeling heavy, then finished in Vinegar Sauce.

Prep
12 min
Cook
43 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb pork shoulder
  • 2 tsp barbecue rub
  • 1 medium brown sugar
  • 1 lb smoked paprika
  • a pinch yellow onion
  • 4 oz kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup cracked black pepper
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the pork shoulder generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the pork shoulder and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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