Spiced Pork Recipe
- 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
- 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. Rub spice mix all over pork and chill in a sealed plastic bag 1 day.
- Transfer pork to a 6-quart pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. 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.
- Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand 25 minutes before slicing.
