20 minutes
Greek Butterflied Pork Shoulder Roast

Greek Butterflied Pork Shoulder Roast
PREP TIME
COOK TIME
1 hour 30 minutes
SERVES
6 people
COOKING NOTES
Our Greek Butterflied Pork Shoulder comes pre-marinated with Mediterranean herbs and garlic for rich, authentic flavour. Roast it as is for tender, juicy meat, or add your own extra seasoning if you prefer a bolder taste. Roasting over onions creates a caramelised base that pairs beautifully with warm pita, creamy tzatziki, and bright summer salads.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Linley Valley Greek Butterflied Pork Shoulder (pre-marinated)
- 2 brown onions, sliced thickly
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Sides
- Warm pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cooked green peas
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ bunch parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup black olives
- 100 g goat cheese, crumbled
- ½ bunch mint leaves
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tbsp toasted almonds (or replace with crispy onions or chickpeas)
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a roasting dish with onions, drizzle with olive oil, and season lightly. Place pork shoulder on top and roast uncovered for 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting with juices until golden. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- While the pork roasts, prepare the tomato, pea, and chickpea salad: combine tomatoes, peas, chickpeas, and parsley in a bowl. Dress with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.
- For the watermelon salad, toss watermelon cubes with yellow tomatoes, black olives, goat cheese, and mint. Chill until serving.
- Warm pita bread and prepare tzatziki. For an extra side, steam broccoli and serve with rice tossed in toasted almonds and parsley, or replace almonds with crispy onions or chickpeas.
- Serve pork shoulder with salads, pita, tzatziki, and sides, letting guests build their own plates.
Tip: Pair with a crisp Assyrtiko or sparkling water with mint for a refreshing finish.