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Pernil

Slow-roasted pork shoulder - Christmas essential. This authentic Puerto Rican pernil brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

144
Prep (min)
336
Cook (min)
4
Servings
487
Calories

Ingredients

  • pork shoulder
  • adobo
  • sofrito
  • garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • sofrito to taste
  • 1 teaspoon adobo
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare all ingredients: pork shoulder, adobo, sofrito. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

  2. 2

    Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and sofrito. Let marinate 1-2 hours.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Sofrito base - this is essential for authentic Puerto Rican flavor.

  5. 5

    Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

  7. 7

    Season with sofrito and adobo. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while hot.

  9. 9

    Garnish and serve with traditional arroz con gandules.

Nutrition (per serving)

487
Calories
33g
Protein
28g
Carbs
19g
Fat

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