Welcome! Today I'm going to show you how to make the most delicious Puerto Rican Pernil (Roast Pork Shoulder) with this step-by-step guide. Perfect for summer BBQs and holiday parties, this juicy and flavorful pork shoulder recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Marinated with traditional spices and slow-roasted to perfection, you'll enjoy a crispy skin and tender meat that's bursting with flavor. So, let’s get into it!
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Measurements for roughly 5lbs of Pernil: (for a small crowd. Roughly 5 adult servings of modest portions). Roast for 30min at 350° for every pound of pernil, covered. Afterwards, raise oven temp to 375° and roast for an additional hour, uncovered.
• 5lbs lbs picnic roast, or pork shoulder
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, more if needed
• 4.5 tsp salt
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1tsp achiote (annatto)
• 1 tbsp sofrito
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
Cuerito Seasoning:
• Sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste
Adjustments per pound: Roast for 30min at 350° for every pound of pernil, covered. Roast for an additional hour, uncovered, at 375°.
• 3/4tsp to 1tsp of salt per pound
• 1 garlic clove per pound, or 1/2tsp ground garlic powder per pound
• 1/4 tsp black pepper per pound
• 1/2 tsp oregano per pound
• 1 tsp vinegar per pound
• 1/2 tsp achiote (annatto) per pound, or Sazón
• 1 tsp Sofrito per pound (optional)
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