My Fellow is From Puerto Rico and this is the way his Mother fixed this every Holiday. So I am going to fix this for him New Years Day. Pernil is how you say pork in Spanish. Enjoy everyone!
Provided by Zelda Hopkins
Categories Pork
Time 5h15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place the 8 pounds pork shoulder into a roasting pan with the fatty side up. Puncture the surface of the meat with a fork. Rub the paste into the punctures of the meat.
- 2. Mix together in a small bowl, blend minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, adobo seasoning and olive oil.
- 3. Cover with plastic and store in the refrigerator overnight.
- 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Remove the plastic wrap from the pork shoulder and replace it with aluminum foil.
- 5. Cook for 3 1/2 to 5 hours, checking the meat every 30 minutes after the 3 1/2 hour mark.
- 6. Remove the foil when the pork is nearly done and allow to cook for another 20-30 minutes to become crispy on the surface.
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Suzaan Mostert
[email protected]This pernil is my go-to recipe for special occasions. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I always get rave reviews.
boushra hayani
[email protected]The pernil was a bit too fatty for my taste.
Isaias Rosales
[email protected]I made this pernil for my family and they absolutely loved it. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible.
Serenity Lynn
[email protected]This pernil is a must-try for any pork lover. It's incredibly flavorful and juicy, and the crispy skin is to die for.
Naidelyn Rodriguez
[email protected]The pernil was a bit bland.
carolyn tate
[email protected]I've made this pernil several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
HUY THAI
[email protected]This pernil was the star of my holiday dinner. It was so delicious and everyone raved about it.
Myilssa Medley
[email protected]The pernil was a bit too salty for my taste.
Bayer Mike
[email protected]The pernil was easy to make and turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Lwandile Luhle
[email protected]I made this pernil for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Naomi Kioko
[email protected]The pernil was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.
Dominique Woodard
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pernil turned out amazing. My family loved it and said it was the best pork shoulder they had ever had.
Ria Smude (Raji)
[email protected]This pernil was a huge hit at my dinner party. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was perfection. I will definitely be making this again!