Puerto Rican Style Pernil (Roast Pork) Recipe

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Puerto Rican Style Pernil (Roast Pork)
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Ingredients:

  • 5 -8 lbs pork shoulder
  • 6 -8 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 packet sazon goya (found in most supermarkets in the ethnic aisle)
  • 1/2 tsp adobo seasoning (found in most supermarkets in the ethnic aisle)

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 440.44 Kcal (1844 kJ)
Calories from fat 186.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.72g 32%
Cholesterol 197.54mg 66%
Sodium 583.42mg 24%
Potassium 1015.06mg 22%
Total Carbs 0.78g 0%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 59.1g 118%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 46.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 147.12 Kcal (616 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.92g 32%
Cholesterol 65.99mg 66%
Sodium 194.88mg 24%
Potassium 339.07mg 22%
Total Carbs 0.26g 0%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 19.74g 118%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 6%
Iron 1mg 17%
Calcium 15.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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