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Marissa Bolden

Habanero - Garlic Stuffed Pork

This bold, slow-smoked pork shoulder leans into deep garlic heat, bright habanero aroma, and a simple seasoning profile that creates tender meat with an intense bark and a whole lot of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Pork shoulder butterflied – 8 lb
  • Habanero pepper chopped – 3 each
  • Garlic cloves minced – 10 cloves
  • Kosher salt coarse – 3 Tb
  • Paprika – 1 Tb
  • Black pepper – 2 Tb

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Pork: Butterfly the pork shoulder, fileting it at the bone without detaching the meat.
  2. Make the Filling: Mince the garlic and habanero pepper together with a pinch of salt.
  3. Stuff and Roll: Fill the butterflied pork with the minced mixture. Roll the pork back up toward the bone and tuck it, ensuring the seam is side down.
  4. Season: Season the top and bottom of the pork with the remaining salt, pepper, and paprika.
  5. Smoke: Place the pork in the smoker, seam side down. Smoke at 225°F for 5–6 hours.
  6. Finish Cooking: Wrap the pork in foil and finish cooking in the oven at 350°F for one hour.
  7. Rest: Allow the pork to rest before serving.