Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Zesty Basil Sauce
Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Zesty Basil Sauce is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cook the pork: Mix garlic, oil, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika in a small bowl to form a paste.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCook the pork: Mix garlic, oil, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika in a small bowl to form a paste.
Rub all over pork, then transfer to a resealable plastic bag or slow cooker insert and chill overnight.
Place pork in slow cooker, cover, and cook on low until meat is fork-tender but not yet completely falling apart, 7 1/2–8 hours.
Meanwhile, make the sauce: Mix shallot, basil, oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in an airtight container.
Cover and let rest up to 3 hours at temperature or up to 2 days in refrigerator.
Stir in lemon juice just before using.
Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
Slice and transfer to a platter.
Drizzle with sauce and serve with additional sauce alongside.
Pork can be rubbed 2 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.
Sauce, without lemon juice, can be made 2 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.