Spiced Pork

6 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dried juniper berries
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 (6-pound) boneless pork shoulder, tied

Directions

  1. 1
    Finely grind juniper berries, peppercorns, and allspice in an electric coffee/spice grinder, then stir together with brown sugar and salt in a small bowl.
  2. 2
    Rub spice mix all over pork and chill in a sealed plastic bag 1 day.
  3. 3
    Transfer pork to a 6-quart pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
  4. 4
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, adding more water as needed to keep pork submerged, until meat is very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  5. 5
    Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand 25 minutes before slicing.

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