Daddy Eddie's Puerto Rican-Style Pernil (Roast Pork)
List of Ingredients
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10 cloves garlic, or more to taste
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¼ cup olive oil
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3 tablespoons white vinegar
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2 tablespoons dried oregano
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
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5 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare all ingredients before starting the recipe.
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Crush garlic cloves, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mortar and pestle, then blend into a smooth paste.
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Make deep cuts in the pork using a small knife. Fill the slits with the garlic paste, and rub any leftover paste over the surface of the pork.
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Place the pork in a plastic roasting bag and set it in a roasting pan with a rack. Let it marinate in the fridge for 8 to 48 hours.
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Remove the pork from the fridge, uncover it, and allow it to come to room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
Place the pork in the preheated oven, skin-side down, and roast until golden brown, about 2 hours.
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Carefully flip the pork and continue roasting, skin-side up, until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), which will take an additional 2 to 4 hours.
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Pro Tip for the Recipe
If you don't have a mortar and pestle, simply mash the garlic paste in a durable bowl using the back of a spoon.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| 355 | Calories |
| 24g | Fat |
| 2g | Carbs |
| 32g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 355 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 24g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium 966mg | 42% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 49mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 468mg | 10% |
* 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.
Evaluation :
5/5