Slow Roasted Soy And Ginger Pork Shoulder
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder slow-roasted with ginger, garlic, and savory sesame. A flavorful, satisfying main dish that is perfect to share with family.
Prep
15 min
Cook
210 min
Total
240 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Elizabeth + Lila
Elizabeth created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
210 min
Total
240 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: This dish tastes even better the next day as the pork absorbs the seasoned juices. Reheat covered in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 15 to 20 minutes with a splash of water if needed.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C)
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Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C)
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
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Whisk together the soy sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
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Place the pork shoulder into a Dutch…
Place the pork shoulder into a Dutch oven or a deep baking dish. Pour the marinade over the pork, rubbing it evenly into all sides of the meat.
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Cover the dish tightly with a lid…
Cover the dish tightly with a lid or double layers of aluminum foil to trap the moisture.
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Transfer to the preheated oven and roast…
Transfer to the preheated oven and roast for 3 hours and 30 minutes, or until the pork is extremely tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.
Look for: the pork is extremely tender and pulls apart easily with a fork
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Remove the pork from the oven and…
Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Use two forks to shred the warm…
Use two forks to shred the warm pork directly in its juices, allowing it to absorb the savory, flavorful drippings.
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Serve 150g of the shredded pork over…
Serve 150g of the shredded pork over 0.5 cups of warm steamed jasmine rice per serving. If preparing in advance, store in an airtight container with the juices and reheat gently before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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