Description
Puerto Rican Pernil is a slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated with garlic, citrus, and spices. The meat becomes tender and flavorful with a crispy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs pork shoulder (with skin on)
- 10 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Score the pork skin in a diamond pattern.
- Mix garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Rub the marinade all over the pork, including under the skin.
- Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place pork skin-side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 4-5 hours until tender and skin is crispy.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
- Check pork periodically to prevent burning.
- Use a meat thermometer; internal temp should reach 195°F.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
