Sunday Plastic Wrap Roasted Pork for Pulled Pork or Carnitas

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2

Sunday Plastic Wrap Roasted Pork for Pulled Pork or Carnitas - Juicy and Flavorful

by The Chefin Pork

Prep

10 min

Cook

7 hours

Ready In

7 hours 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

12-14

Calories

435

Sugar

Fat

28g

This Sunday Plastic Wrap Roasted Pork recipe is perfect for a lazy weekend when you have plenty of time to let the pork cook slowly in the oven. The dry rub adds a delicious layer of flavor to the meat, and the plastic wrap helps to keep the pork moist and juicy. Once the pork is cooked, it can be shredded and used to make pulled pork or carnitas, or served alongside your favorite side dishes. This recipe is very easy to make, but it does require some time to cook, so plan accordingly.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
2.	Mix together salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, garlic, onion, and chili powder to create a dry rub.
3.	Rub mixture all over pork shoulder to coat evenly.
4.	Wrap pork shoulder tightly in plastic wrap, making sure it's well-sealed.
5.	Place wrapped pork shoulder in a roasting pan and bake in preheated oven for 6-7 hours, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 190-200°F (88-93°C).
6.	Remove from oven and allow the pork to rest for 15-20 minutes before unwrapping.
7.	Shred pork with a fork and serve as desired.

PROS

This method of cooking pork shoulder results in juicy, flavorful meat that is perfect for making pulled pork or carnitas.

The dry rub adds a delicious depth of flavor to the meat.

This recipe is very easy to make and doesn’t require much preparation.

CONS

This recipe takes a long time to cook, so it’s not ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.

Wrapping the pork in plastic wrap may make some people uncomfortable.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork shoulder is a good source of protein and provides a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.
However, this recipe does call for a generous amount of salt, which can contribute to high blood pressure if consumed in excess.

	5 -6 lbs pork shoulder
	1 tablespoon salt
	1 tablespoon pepper
	1 tablespoon cumin
	1 tablespoon paprika
	1 tablespoon garlic powder
	1 tablespoon onion powder
	1 teaspoon chili powder