Pernil (Slow-Roasted Pork)

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Pernil is a popular Puerto Rican dish made by roasting a seasoned pork shoulder until it's tender and delicious. This recipe is loved by everyone in our family.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 9 pounds skin-on, bone-in pork shoulder (picnic) roast

  • 1 medium lime, halved

  • 10 cloves garlic

  • 2 ½ tablespoons salt

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons adobo seasoning (such as Goya®)

  • 1 teaspoon vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon sazon seasoning

  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer (such as Budweiser®)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Rub pork shoulder all over with lime.

  2. Mash garlic into a paste with a mortar and pestle, then transfer to a bowl. Mix in salt, 1 tablespoon oil, oregano, pepper, adobo seasoning, and vinegar until well combined.

  3. Pull the skin back to within 1 inch from the narrow part of the bone. Make 3/4-inch slits all over the pork with a sharp knife. Stuff seasoned garlic paste into the slits, then pull the skin back into place.

  4. Mix remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil with sazón seasoning in a small bowl; rub all over the skin. Transfer pork to a large roasting pan. Pour beer into the pan, then cover with aluminum foil, sealing well.

  5. Roast in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 3 hours. Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Uncover and continue roasting until the skin is golden brown and crispy, about 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

  6. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362 Calories
25g Fat
3g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1171mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 26g 53%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 401mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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