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Pernil
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25 Reviews
Melissa Y.
April 20, 2023
Do yourself a favor and make a second batch of marinade (with a modified amount of garlic). We used it to make coleslaw to serve with the pork and it was fantastic! The pork itself received rave reviews from the 10-yr old, a rarity since he thinks he always has to comment like a Top Chef judge! :) Another crazy easy recipe to enter the regular family rotation. Thanks for sharing!
Susanne
March 19, 2018
Would this be ok to do in a crock pot? With a newborn and a toddler activities and doctor appointments, I'm not home for long stretches of time.
inpatskitchen
March 19, 2018
I think you can but you won't get that crispy skin that comes with roasting. Maybe you could give it and hour or so in the oven at the end?
aargersi
March 5, 2018
I wish I could post the picture of mine because it was frigging amazing! I had the skin cross hatched, and each little square was a perfect crispy chicharron then the pork itself was shredded juicy delicious. It made a spectacular birthday dinner with white beans and grilled romaine, and of course tacos yesterday and I am pretty sure I hear something going on with the rest right now.
inpatskitchen
March 5, 2018
Oh Abbie..THANK YOU so much! I'm so happy you liked this...it's become one of our favorite roasts and your approval is so appreciated!
Angela
April 15, 2017
I've used various recipes and this one, by far, is my favorite. I'm a salt lover but since the first time making this, I've reduced the salt to 3 tbsp. This dish is perfection 👍🏼
Bosco W.
November 24, 2016
This is the first time ever I'm cooking meat for so long! Did the marinade last night, let it pour in for almost 24h...and now roasting (1st round going)! I can smell what you mean...
inpatskitchen
November 25, 2016
Thanks for giving this a try, Bosco! Hopefully you'll love it as much as we do!
Regine
November 13, 2016
It is extremely extremely well seasoned and delicious and I will make this again although with maybe half or 3/4 of the salt. I love it. Eating it with rice and pigeon peas. But i will eat the leftover with tacos.
Also, for those that dont have or like oregano, I would replace it with maybe dried parsley/basil, etc.
Also, for those that dont have or like oregano, I would replace it with maybe dried parsley/basil, etc.
Regine
November 13, 2016
After round 1 (3 hours covered), meat was basically cooked but the marinade of course renderered a lot of liquid thus round 2 as in your instructions (3 hours uncovered). At this point, I tasted meat and it was extremely tasty and delicious. However, 4 tbsp salt made it a bit too salty. Maybe your instructions meant kosher which is less salty but since there was no mention of using kosher I used regular salt). I had to take meat out of the marinade and continued cooking it without it so that it did not get more salty. I let it cook for maybe 1 hour. Excellent flavor. However, next time I would cut salt to 2 tbsp if using table salt. Thanks for such a tasty pork.
inpatskitchen
November 13, 2016
I did use table salt but then I'm (unfortunately) a salt lover. However, I'm so happy that you liked the roast! Thanks for making it!!
Regine
November 13, 2016
My Pernil is in oven right now for round number one (3 hours covered). It smells so good. I will let you know how it turns out.
inpatskitchen
November 13, 2016
Oh I'm so glad you're trying this....hope to hear from you in a few hours!! Thanks!
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