spanish style pork shoulder [pernil]
My Fellow is From Puerto Rico and this is the way his Mother fixed this every Holiday. So I am going to fix this for him New Years Day. Pernil is how you say pork in Spanish. Enjoy everyone!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
5 Hr
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 pounds pork shoulder roast
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano,dried
- 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
How To Make spanish style pork shoulder [pernil]
-
Step 1Place the 8 pounds pork shoulder into a roasting pan with the fatty side up. Puncture the surface of the meat with a fork. Rub the paste into the punctures of the meat.
-
Step 2Mix together in a small bowl, blend minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, adobo seasoning and olive oil.
-
Step 3Cover with plastic and store in the refrigerator overnight.
-
Step 4Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Remove the plastic wrap from the pork shoulder and replace it with aluminum foil.
-
Step 5Cook for 3 1/2 to 5 hours, checking the meat every 30 minutes after the 3 1/2 hour mark.
-
Step 6Remove the foil when the pork is nearly done and allow to cook for another 20-30 minutes to become crispy on the surface.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 446kcal, carbohydrates: 1g, cholesterol: 185mg, fat: 23g, fiber: 0g, protein: 54g, saturated fat: 7g, sodium: 216mg, sugar: 0g, unsaturated fat: 16g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
Discover More
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Category:
Pork
Keyword:
#pernil
Keyword:
#pork shoulder
Ingredient:
Pork
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Puerto Rican
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes