Best 6 Pernil Roast Pork Recipes

PUERTO RICAN STYLE PERNIL (ROAST PORK)

Steps:

• In a bowl mix garlic, salt and oregano.
• With a sharp knife make deep cuts in to the pork only on meat side,and stuff the garlic mixture into the slits.
• The more cuts the better the flavor.
• Sprinkle the other seasoning the Adobo and the Sazon all over the outside.
• Then rub the seasonings in making sure the entire surface is covered.
• Roast the Pork in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 4-6 hours uncovered in a pan with a rack.
• Roast the pork skin side down for the first 2 hours and then turn skin side up for the remaining time.
• Pork should be well done and tender.
• Make sure all juices run clear before removing from oven.

ROAST PORK (PERNIL) PUERTO RICAN STYLE

Steps:

• The night before peel garlic and with a Pilón mash it to a past then combine all the ingredients and whisk then set it aside.
• Rinse pork in warm water and stab 1 inch slits in the pork (the more stabs the more taste). Place it in the roasting pan skin side down rub the seasoning to the pork and also insert some in the slits. Cover and refrigerate.
• This takes about 4 to 5 hours to cook depending in size and your oven so you must time yourself on the time you want it done. We normally start this the next morning (8 am the latest) to get it out the way and cook other dishes.
• For the first 2 hours set oven at 275°F and cook covered. After 2 hours turn pork over and set oven at 350°F continue cooking for 2+ more hours uncovered,.
• TIP: Check every ½ to 1 hour and poke with roasting fork. You will feel the difference as the pernil cooks.
• Before serving make sure your juices are clear and the skin is nice and hard.

PERNIL - PUERTO RICAN PORK ROAST

Steps:

• For 6 lb. roast, use above quantity of seasonings. Rinse the pork under cold running water. ADOBO RUB: adding whole garlic cloves (not sliced) to a morter & pestle. Mash; add olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano and vinegar. Stir and mash to a course paste. PREPARE MEAT: Make 25-30 slits 1" wide by 2" deep in meat on all sides, top & bottom. Using handle of small tsp, push some sofrito into each slit. Next, put a slice garlic in each slit with sofrito. If you have extra garlic slices left, just double up if not enough, slice some up. Take ADOBO PASTE and rub all over pork. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight (Or at least a few hours). TO COOK: Remove from refrig 1 hour before cooking. Preheat oven to 350(F). Unwrap pernil. Put in roaster, add 2 cups wtter; covered loosely with foil. Cook 30 - 35 mins per pound (5 lb. = 2½-3 Hrs; 6 lb. = 3-3½ Hrs; 7 lb. = 3½ -4 Hrs. Internal temp of 185-190F). After 2 hrs uncover and baste. Continue cooking, uncovered basting every 30 minutes. If you run out of juices, just add 1-2 cups water. Once pernil is done, remove from oven and let rest 15 mins before carving. This lets it cool and allows juices to stay within the roast. ENJOY! Eat as a meat dish with rice or in CUBAN SANDWICHES.

PERNIL OR ROAST PORK, PUERTO RICAN STYLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, simmer all ingredients, except the water, until mixed. Let cool.
• The day before you cook, wash the pork.
• Poke holes throughout the meat (you can do this by cutting small slits with a small, sharp knife); this allows you to place seasoning deeper into the meat and ensure proper cooking.
• Place the pork in a shallow roasting pan, the pour the seasoning mixture over it.
• Rub it into the pork with your fingers, forcing it into the slits.
• Cover the pork with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. (I missed this step because of rushing and just poured the mixture over the roast after placing it in the crock pot).
• Add the water to the pan and roast the pork in a 350F oven, basting from time to time with pan juices, until tender, about 3 or so hours (or until the meat has reached the internal temperature of 160).
• Allow pork to sit 10 minutes before slicing.
• Serve hot, warm or cold - it's delicious!

PORK ROAST (PERNIL AL HORNO) RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix together the garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic and olive oil. Mix well. Pat meat dry. With a sharp knife cut the fat away from the meat, leaving an edge attached and keeping it all in one piece. Start at the wide end and go to the narrow end. You don't have to separate it completely, leave enough still connected so that you can flip the fat over to the side while you season the meat itself. The fat will be placed over the seasoned meat and will cook over the meat giving it more flavor. Season the side of the fat that goes over the meat with a bit of the seasoning also, just that one side by running your hand on it. The other side (the top) should only have salt. Make very deep slits all over the meat and season the meat making sure that seasoning goes into all the slits. Put the fat back over the meat to look the same as before it was cut and sprinkle it with salt. Refrigerate the shoulder, covered with plastic wrap, for 24 hours. Let the meat get back into room temperature before cooking, if it was refrigerated. (About one hour). Place the meat in a deep pan with the fat side up. There will be a lot of grease so be sure to use a deep pan that is at least 2" deep. The fat side up will make nice crunchy "cueritos." Do not cover with foil. Preheat the oven for at least 30 minutes before placing the meat inside. Cook in a 400ºF oven for one hour, then reduce temperature to 300ºF for about 4 hours or so, do not turn meat. When the meat is done, you can pick on the side with a fork to see if it shreds. If the cuerito is not crispy enough for your satisfaction, then leave it in the oven and raise the temperature again to 400ºF and cook another 15 or so until it is crispy. It will crisp fast so keep your eye on it. Remove the meat from the oven and let it rest on the counter for about 20 to 30 minutes before carving. To carve, remove the cuerito completely and set aside. Carve the meat and then cut the cuerito into pieces and place over the meat. If you're going to take this to a party put it in an oven-safe container and put it back in a 200ºF to keep it warm, DO not cover it because the crispy cueritos will get soft if you do. Cut the cuerito and serve meat with a piece of cuerito on each place. Enjoy.

PUERTO RICAN PERNIL (ROAST PORK SHOULDER)

Steps:

• after that, you are going to make a paste. it is going to include all the spices, minced garlic, minced cilantro, lemon juice, lime juice, and olive oil. add salt last. you dont want it to be too salty. when you have this thick paste, you are going to give your pernil a rub down. it do mean it literally. you might want gloves for this because the annatto will make your hands orange for a few hours. i dont use gloves because im used to having my hands in it. you are going to take that paste and rub it all over your pernil. those holes you made the night before when you stabbed it, are going to be filled with that savory seasoning. get it all in there with those fingers. now put it in the roasting pan you are going to use. cover it with aluminum foil. the next day you are going to finally cook it. yay!! there are 2 different ways to cook it. if you have all day: preheat your oven to 400. put your pernil in uncovered for 20 minutes. put aluminum foil on and reduce heat to 275 degrees. leave the pernil in there all day. preferably for about 6-8 hours. at the end of those 6-8 hours, uncover the pernil. increase heat to 400 degrees again for 20 minutes, or until the skin on top is crispy. if you DONT have time: preheat your oven to 400. put your pernil in uncovered for 20 minutes. put aluminum foil on and reduce heat to 350 degrees. leave the pernil in there until your meat thermometer reads 160-170. it would be about 2-4 hours depending on the size f your pernil. uncover you pernil. increase heat to 400 degrees again for 20 minutes, or until the skin on top is crispy. let sit for 20 minutes and dig in. enjoy!!