Pernil-Style Roast Pork

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    20 hrs

  • Cook Time

    5 hrs

  • Total Time

    1 d 1 hr

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    324 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    South American

Pernil-Style Roast Pork

Complete with beans, rice, and a simple salad on the side, this one of our favorite roast recipes, because it is just out-of-this-world tasty and permeates the entire house with a beautiful porky aroma.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 large onions (sliced)
  • 6 pound boneless pork shoulder or pork butt (skin-on, optional)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced, about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • teaspoons sugar
  • tablespoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • water
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Instructions

  1. Spread the sliced onions in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Rinse your roast and pat dry with a paper towel. Place in the pan on top of the onions.
  2. Make the marinade by combining the minced garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, oregano, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. You can also do this in a mortar and pestle.
  3. Rub the entire roast with the marinade, ensuring it is completely covered. If you’re using a boneless roast, already tied by the butcher, try to work some of the marinade in the empty cavity where the bone used to be. If using a skin-on roast, score the skin with a sharp knife to form a cross-hatch pattern before marinating.
  4. Cover the roast with plastic wrap, and marinate overnight.
  5. About 5-6 hours before you'd like to eat, take the roast out of the refrigerator, and let it sit on the counter for about 2 hours.
  6. Place a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 425°F/220°C. Add 1 cup of water to the roasting pan, and cook the roast for 30 minutes. Then rotate the pan 180°, and cook for another 30 minutes.
  7. Reduce the heat to 350°F/170°C, and continue cooking for 2-3 hours, adding about ½ a cup of water every half hour or as needed (don't let the bottom of the pan dry out and burn). Once the roast is browned to your liking, tent it with aluminum foil.
  8. Let the meat rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 136mg (45%) Sodium 999mg (42%) Potassium 900mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 999mg 42%
Potassium 900mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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