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The Best Pernil Recipe Puerto Rican

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Best Puerto Rican Pernil Recipe The Novice Chef
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Description

Pernil is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that consists of slow-roasted pork shoulder with a crispy skin and tender meat. This dish is usually served during holidays and special occasions because of its rich flavor and satisfying taste.

Prep Time

Preparation time for the pernil recipe is around 20 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for the pernil recipe is around 4 hours.

Ingredients

  • 6-8 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 head of garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup olive oil

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Aluminum foil
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Score the pork shoulder skin in a diamond pattern with a knife.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
  4. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, making sure to get it in the scored skin.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, and olive oil.
  6. Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan and pour the orange juice mixture over it.
  7. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 3 hours.
  8. Remove the aluminum foil and roast for an additional hour until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
  9. Let the pork shoulder rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  10. Pour remaining juices from the roasting pan over the sliced pork shoulder.

Notes

  • If you want a spicier pernil recipe, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the spice mixture.
  • You can marinate the pork shoulder overnight in the orange juice mixture for even more flavor.
  • Make sure to use a sharp knife when slicing the pork shoulder to get clean, even cuts.

Nutrition Info

Each serving of pernil (4 ounces) contains:

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 24g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 350mg

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure your pork shoulder is room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking throughout.
  • If your pork shoulder is too large for your roasting pan, you can cut it in half and roast it in two separate pans.
  • To make the skin extra crispy, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (205°C) for the last 15-20 minutes of cooking.

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