Daddy Eddie's Roast Pork (Pernil), Puerto Rican-Style

Daddy Eddie's Roast Pork (Pernil), Puerto Rican-Style
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    4 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    13 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    204

Experience the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico with this succulent pernil recipe. A deeply marinated pork shoulder, slow-roasted to tender perfection with a crispy, golden-brown skin. Serve with your favorite sides for a truly unforgettable feast.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    112 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    966 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 0 mins Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View 5 mins Combine garlic cloves, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mortar and pestle; mash into a paste.

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Recipe View 10 mins Cut deep slits into pork with a small knife. Stuff slits with garlic paste; rub any remaining paste over pork.

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Recipe View 8 hrs Place pork in a plastic roasting bag and put in a roasting pan with a rack. Let marinate in the refrigerator, 8 to 48 hours.

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Recipe View 2 hrs Take pork out of the refrigerator, uncover, and bring to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours.

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Recipe View 10 mins Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

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Recipe View 2 hrs Roast pork skin-side down in the preheated oven until golden-brown, about 2 hours.

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Recipe View 4 hrs Flip pork and continue roasting, skin-side up, until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 2 to 4 hours more.

For an even more intense flavor, consider adding a splash of rum or a pinch of cumin to the marinade.
Scoring the pork skin in a crosshatch pattern before roasting helps to render the fat and create extra crispy crackling.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor profile to your liking.
If the skin starts to brown too quickly, tent the pork with foil to prevent burning.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 68 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Carmelo Stanton

    This recipe is amazing! The pork was so flavorful and tender, and the skin was perfectly crispy.

  • Nelson Mosciski

    The marinade is the key to this dish. Don't skip the marinating time!

  • Jeremie Gorczany

    I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out fantastic. My family loved it!

  • Maida Schulistpagac

    I added a little bit of orange juice to the marinade, and it gave it a wonderful sweetness.

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