Richard Valdez
@rvaldez
Puerto Rican-Style Roast Pork (Pernil)
This Puerto Rican-style roast pork, known as Pernil, is a flavorful and succulent dish that features a marinated pork shoulder infused with garlic, olive oil, and spices. Perfect for gatherings and special occasions, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends with its rich flavors and tender meat.
Details
- Cuisine:caribbean
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:7
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time4 min.
- Total time24 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 10
- 1/4 cup
- 3 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 5 pounds
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Puerto Rican-Style Roast Pork (Pernil).
Step 1
Begin by assembling all the essential ingredients for your flavorful pork dish.
Step 2
In a mortar and pestle, blend together garlic cloves, olive oil, white vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until you achieve a smooth, aromatic paste.
Step 3
With a small knife, create deep slits in the pork shoulder and generously stuff these slits with the garlic mixture, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.
Step 4
Rub any leftover paste over the entire surface of the pork for an extra layer of taste.
Step 5
Next, place the seasoned pork into a plastic roasting bag and set it in a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
Step 6
For the best flavor infusion, let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for anywhere between 8 to 48 hours.
Step 7
When you're ready to cook, take the pork out of the fridge and allow it to rest at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, letting the flavors meld beautifully.
Step 8
Preheat your oven to a gentle 300°F (150°C).
Step 9
Roast the pork, skin-side down, in the preheated oven until it develops a lovely golden brown color, which should take about 2 hours.
Step 10
After this initial roasting, carefully flip the pork so the skin side is facing up.
Step 11
Continue roasting until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads at least 145°F (63°C).
Step 12
This final cooking phase may take an additional 2 to 4 hours, but the wait will be well worth it for the succulent, tender results.
Step 13
Enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as you prepare this mouthwatering dish!.