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Pernil al Horno (Dominican Roasted Pork Shoulder)

Learn how to make delicious Dominican pernil al horno at home. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion.
Pernil al Horno (Dominican Roasted Pork Shoulder)
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By: Franchesca Livraghi
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Dominican
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb pork shoulder
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp sofrito
  • 1½ tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp adobo
  • 1 tbsp sazón
  • 1½ tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lemon

Instructions
 

  • In a mortar and pestle, combine mash the garlic then add the sofrito, salt, adobo, sazón, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and cumin. Mash ingredients together until smooth, then mix in the lime and lemon juice and set aside.
  • Using a knife, make x-shaped cuts all over the pork shoulder to allow the marinade to penetrate.
  • Rub the marinade on the pork shoulder making sure to get it into the cuts, then cover and let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the marinated pork shoulder in a roasting pan or tray with the fat cap on top, cover with aluminum foil, and roast for 3 hours.
  • After 3 hours, remove the foil and set the oven to 375°F. Continue roasting uncovered for an additional hour, or until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.
  • Let the pernil rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. Enjoy!

Notes

To make Dominican roasted pork shoulder in an instant pot or slow cooker, follow these steps:
  • For the instant pot, season your pork shoulder and cook it on high pressure for 60-75 minutes. After cooking, broil it in the oven for a few minutes to crisp up the skin.
  • For the slow cooker, season the pork and cook it on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours. Once it's tender, broil it in the oven to let the skin crisp up.
Keyword Dinner, Dominican Recipe, Pernil, Pork, Receta Dominicana, Roasted Pork Shoulder
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