Name: Aleppo Pepper-Roasted Pork With Shallot Vinaigrette
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 4 large garlic cloves, finely grated; ¼ cup Aleppo pepper or 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup kosher salt; ¼ cup (packed) light brown sugar; 1 8-10-pound bone-in pork shoulder (Boston butt); 2 large shallots, finely chopped; ⅓ cup red wine vinegar; ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano; 2 tablespoons Aleppo pepper or 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¾ teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Sliced pork shoulder on a serving board surrounded by accompanying salads and side dishes.

Photo by Ture Lillegraven

This slow-roasted pork shoulder comes out of the oven before it collapses into a shreddable texture; it will be succulent and tender but easy to slice.

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