Easy Roast Pork (Pernil) Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Turkey is leaner and pork loin is less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh grapefruit juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Grapefruit juice is lower in sugar, while canned juice is more affordable.

adobo seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and using individual spices can save money.

Roughly chop the white onion and red bell pepper.

Juice two lemons and pour the juice over the pork shoulder.

Make slits in the pork shoulder to allow the marinade to seep in.

Stuff the slits with frozen sofrito and garlic pieces for added flavor.

Season the pork with herb de provence, salt-free seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil.

Rub the seasonings all over the pork, including under the skin for more flavor.

Place the pork in a roasting pan with a grill pan on top to keep the meat out of the juices.

Add 2 cups of water to the pan.

Roast the pork uncovered in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 2 to 2.5 hours, checking after 1 hour.

Let the pork rest for about 15 minutes after cooking before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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