Pork Shoulder with Salsa Verde

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
78%
Pork Shoulder with Salsa Verde
45 min.
8
440kcal

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Delight your taste buds with this mouthwatering Pork Shoulder with Salsa Verde, a dish that seamlessly combines rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe is designed to serve up to eight hungry diners, making it ideal for family gatherings or friendly feasts. The standout feature of this dish is its versatility; it's not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it's also incredibly healthy, boasting a health score of 78!

The star of the show, an 8-pound bone-in heritage pork shoulder roast, emerges from the oven with a beautifully crispy exterior, while the inside remains tender and juicy, a true testament to low-and-slow cooking. Complementing the savory pork is a vibrant salsa verde, made with fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary, and sage, as well as the zesty flavors of lemon juice and red wine vinegar. This tangy sauce adds a burst of freshness that takes the dish to the next level.

With a calorie count of just 440 per serving, you can indulge without a hint of guilt. The preparation time is a mere 45 minutes, allowing you to enjoy the fruits of your labor while still having time for other activities. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or simply want a hearty meal with loved ones, this Pork Shoulder with Salsa Verde is guaranteed to leave everyone raving!

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy 
  • teaspoons pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup celery leaves fresh packed chopped (lightly )
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons sage fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove peeled
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.8 cup parsley fresh italian chopped
  • pound boston butt pork shoulder whole bone-in (Boston butt)
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. With processor running, drop anchovies and garlic through feed tube and finely chop. Scrape down sides of bowl.
  2. Add parsley, celery leaves, lemon juice, lemon peel, red wine vinegar, chopped rosemary, and chopped sage. Using on/off turns, process until almost smooth. With machine running, gradually add olive oil.
  3. Transfer salsa verde to bowl. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  4. Position rack in lowest third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
  5. Mix garlic, sage, rosemary, coarse kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in small bowl.
  6. Brush oil all over pork, then rub spice mixture all over.
  7. Place pork on rack set in roasting pan. Roast 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 300°F and continue to roast until instant read thermometer inserted into center registers 185°F, about 6 1/2 hours.
  8. Remove pork from oven; tent with foil to keep warm.
  9. Let rest 15 minutes.
  10. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces and serve with salsa verde alongside.

Nutrition Facts

Calories440kcal
Protein51.61%
Fat46.03%
Carbs2.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.5
Glycemic Load
0.4
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
38.108695569246%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.14mg
Hesperetin
0.41mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
12.4mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.88mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:439.67kcal
21.98%
Fat:21.78g
33.51%
Saturated Fat:7.17g
44.84%
Carbohydrates:2.52g
0.84%
Net Carbohydrates:1.72g
0.63%
Sugar:0.31g
0.35%
Cholesterol:186.28mg
62.09%
Sodium:1095.94mg
47.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:54.95g
109.91%
Copper:4.85mg
242.42%
Vitamin B1:2.47mg
164.35%
Selenium:82.62µg
118.03%
Vitamin K:97.06µg
92.43%
Vitamin B3:12.18mg
60.89%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
60.05%
Zinc:8.86mg
59.08%
Phosphorus:573.31mg
57.33%
Vitamin B2:0.89mg
52.42%
Vitamin B12:2.33µg
38.89%
Potassium:1037.99mg
29.66%
Vitamin B5:2.36mg
23.64%
Iron:4.12mg
22.89%
Magnesium:67.51mg
16.88%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.93%
Vitamin C:12.99mg
15.75%
Vitamin A:553.6IU
11.07%
Calcium:72.88mg
7.29%
Folate:27.44µg
6.86%
Fiber:0.79g
3.16%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.28%
Source:Epicurious