Slow Roasted Mojo Pork Shoulder (Pernil)

mojo marinade

🥗Healthier: citrus herb marinade

💰Cheaper: garlic and citrus juice

Citrus herb marinade provides flavor with fewer calories.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

Ask the butcher for a pork shoulder or pork butt at the market.

Make slits in the skin of the pork shoulder down to the meat to help with marinating and crisping.

Stuff the slits with garlic cloves.

Season the pork generously with kosher salt, ensuring it gets into the slits.

Rub mojo marinade all over the pork, including the skin and the bottom.

Sprinkle Sasson seasoning primarily on the bottom of the pork, with a little on the skin.

Wrap the seasoned pork in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Remove the pork from the refrigerator about 1 hour before roasting to bring it to room temperature.

Cut the onion into large pieces for roasting.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Place the marinated pork shoulder in the oven, uncovered, for about 5 hours.

Check for doneness by tapping the skin for a crispy texture.

Turn the pork during roasting to ensure even browning.

Carve the pork and serve with the cooked onions.

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