spanish style pork shoulder [pernil]

(7 ratings)
Recipe by
Zelda Hopkins
Webb City, MO

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!

(7 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For spanish style pork shoulder [pernil]

  • 8 lb
    pork shoulder roast
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    oregano,dried
  • 2 tsp
    adobo seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 pinch
    salt and pepper

How To Make spanish style pork shoulder [pernil]

  • 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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