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Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder: Step-by-Step Demo

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Rest Pork Roast 15 Minutes, Then Slice
Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder: Step-by-Step Demo with Photos - Crispy Roast Pork Shoulder Photo © Danilo Alfaro

Rest Pork Roast 15 Minutes, Then Slice

Resting the meat before slicing it results in a much juicier roast. That's because cooking tends to drive all the meat's natural juices into the center of the roast. Resting it before slicing gives the protein molecules a chance to reabsorb some of that moisture, so those juices don't all spill out onto your cutting board.

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