Pernil
User Reviews
4.8
Pernil
Description
Pernil centers on a three-pound boneless pork shoulder blade roast trimmed of fat. The pork is carefully cut with slits to hold crushed garlic, which imparts a pungent, aromatic flavor throughout. The marinade combines coarse salt, oregano, cumin, crushed black pepper, and juice from fresh oranges and limes, which tenderize the meat and add complexity. After an overnight marinade in a crock pot, the pork cooks slowly on low for eight hours, breaking down connective tissues and rendering the meat tender enough to shred easily.
The lengthy cooking results in pork with tender, juicy shreds infused with vibrant citrus and warm spices, making the dish flavorful without being overpowering. After shredding, the pork is returned to the crock with some cooking liquid, and seasoning is adjusted with additional salt, cumin, and pepper before a brief final simmer. This melds the flavors further and keeps the meat moist.
Pernil is a classic preparation suited to slow cooking, ideal for meals where tender, richly seasoned pork is desired. It can be served as a main dish alongside rice, beans, or in sandwiches. The citrus and spice marinade provide a balance that works well with a variety of sides and preparations.
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork shoulder blade roast lean, all fat removed, boneless
- 4-5 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 tbsp salt coarse
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tbsp cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper crushed
- 3 orange juice of (½ cup
- 2 lime juice of
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, cut slits into the pork and stuff holes with half of the crushed garlic.
- Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over pork.
- Place in the ceramic part of the crock pot, cover and refrigerate, turning pork occasionally so the marinade covers all of pork.
- The next day, remove the crock pot and cook on low, 8 hours.
- After 8 hours, remove pork and shred using two forks.
- Remove liquid from crock pot and add pork back to crock.
- Add about 1 cup of the liquid back and adjust salt, pepper and cumin (you will probably need to add more).
- Let it cook another 15-30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3oz pork | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 574mg | 24% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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