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Ingredients
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Pork Marinade
Method
Marinating and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and fresh thyme leaves. Mix well to form a paste.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Rub the marinade all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is well coated. Cover the pork with plastic wrap or place it in a resealable bag and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally overnight.
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 4
- 5
Rest and Serve
Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before shredding or slicing. Serve as desired.

