Pernil
This dish will be your new Christmas tradition, this flavorful pork is just like my grandmother used to make. Pernil is a roast pork dish that's glazed in a sweet citrus sauce that offsets the spices in the dish.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time3 hrs
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
- 7-9 lb Pork Shoulder
- 2 oranges
- 4 limes
- 7 garlic cloves
- 1 envelope Sazon Goya
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the marinade, squeeze the juice of the oranges and lime and stir in the minced garlic, oregano, granulated onion, Sazon, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the skin 3/4s of the way and then make several 1 inch deep cuts using a sharp knife into the pork shoulder.
- Season the pork all over with salt and pepper generously and then pour over the marinade.
- Place the skin back in place, cover with aluminum foil and place it in the fridge for a minimum of 10hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Let the pork shoulder come to room temperature and then place it in the oven, baste every 40 minutes, and cook until a thermometer registers 195 degrees F.
- Slice the pork into slices or shred it and enjoy!
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Notes
- Let the meat sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- If shredding the meat, make sure you place it back into the pan along with juices.
- Baste the pork every 40 minutes and add water to the bottom of the pan if necessary.
- Marinate for a minimum of 10 hours upto 3 days.
- During the final 40 minutes, uncover and increase the oven temperature so the skin gets extra crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 29.9mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3.3mg