Friday, April 25, 2025

Dominican Pernil


Naturally Gluten-Free Meals
Dominican Pernil, Roast Pork
Serves 6 people

INGREDIENTS
5 Lb Pork Shoulder
4 Limes, juiced
2 Oranges, juiced
1 Tbl Dried Oregano
1 Medium Onion, diced
1/2 Tbl Pepper
1 Tbl Smoked Paprika
1 Tbl Chicken Bouillon Powder
3 Tsp Salt
7-8 Garlic Cloves, crushed

DIRECTIONS
Rinse and clean the Pork Shoulder and pat dry. Using a knife, or one of those large 2-pronged serving forks, poke the pork shoulder making as many holes as possible. Juice the limes and oranges into a bowl; add the oregano, onion, paprika, bouillon powder, garlic, salt & pepper. Use a stick blender to mix the marinade until smooth. Place the pork in a deep covered bowl, add the marinade and cover the bowl. 

Refrigerate for about 3 hours or overnight. Remove from the fridge and place on the counter for about 30 minutes to a let the pork to come to room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees

Place the pork and marinade in a roasting pan and bake in preheated oven for 3 hours with skin side up. After 3 hours, increase the temperature of the oven to 375 degrees and let it cook for another hour or until the skin in crispy.  Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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