Pork Roast (dry rubbed)

Quick Look_______________

It's been a while since I last posted anything. I been using a variation of this recipe for a couple years and usually suggest it when asked for advice. My secret ingredient is fresh coffee grounds. The coffee flavor isn't strong but very subtle. It adds a bold, roasted flavor and makes the outside look like it's been on a BBQ. BTW, it has as much caffeine as a can or two of soda per serving. It probably won't keep you up [don't worry...if you eat a lot, the food coma will negate the caffeine :) ].  I own a coffee grinder so I use fresh ground beans but any decent ground coffee will do. My rule is if you wouldn't drink it, don't use it for the roast.

• Prep time: 10-15 minutes
• Cook time: 6-7 hrs
• Difficulty: easy.
• Labor Intensity: You can do on your own very easily!
• 30 servings, adjust by 1.5x if your group tends to eat multiple servings.

Ingredients_______________

• 20 pounds pork shoulder. (safeway on sale or Costco is a good place)
• 1/3 cup kosher salt (1 tsp /lb)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup ground coffee
• 2 Tablespoons paprika (1/3 tsp/lb)
• 2 Tablespoons chili powder (1/3 tsp/lb) 
• 2 Tablespoons oregano or other herb (1/3 tsp/lb)

 Optional: I like Costco's Mesquite seasoning and use it sometimes:

• 20 pounds pork shoulder. (safeway on sale or Costco is a good place)
• 2 Tb kosher salt (1 tsp /lb)
• 2 TB cup sugar
• 1/4 cup mesquite seasoning
• 1/3 cup ground coffee
• 2 Tablespoons paprika (1/3 tsp/lb)
• 2 Tablespoons chili powder (1/3 tsp/lb) 
• 2 Tablespoons oregano or other herb (1/3 tsp/lb)

Directions_______________

Rub everything evenly on meat on all sides, top/bottom

Put in oven at 250 for 6-7 hours uncovered. Let it sit for 30 mins or more to cool

Slice and let it sit for 5 mins in the tray of juice. Toss to coat with juice. Put on platter and serve