Pork and Cracklins

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
• Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (2 teaspoons)
• Pork shoulder (3 pounds)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Season the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4. Add the pork shoulder to the pot and sear on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
5. Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
6. Roast the pork for 2 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
7. Remove the pot from the oven and let the pork rest for 10 minutes.
8. Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces, separating the meat from the cracklins.
9. Serve the tender pork with the crispy cracklins on top.
10. Enjoy!