Best Pernil Ever
Best Pernil Ever showcases a marinated pork shoulder roasted until succulent with shatteringly crisp skin. Garlicky, herby notes and a subtle wine perfume make it rich and festive, ideal for holidays or a weekend feast. Each slice is juicy with a savory crust that invites seconds.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Best Pernil Ever, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Crush the garlic into small pieces using a mortar and pestle. Add the olive oil, salt, oregano, and black pepper; mash together to form a paste.
- 3
Use a sharp knife to make 12 deep cuts in the roast a few inches apart. Pack the seasoned garlic paste evenly into the cuts and over the roast.
- 4
Place the roast in a large bowl. Pour in the red wine to fully cover the roast. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- 5
Discard the red wine. Set the roast fat-side up in a roasting pan; cover with aluminum foil. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 6
Put the roast in the preheated oven; lower the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake until slightly pink in the center, about 4 hours.
- 7
Raise the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Uncover the roast and continue baking until the fat is crispy and an instant-read thermometer in the center registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour more.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let rest before carving, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 825.03 kcal High 41%
- Protein 56.19 g Good Source 112%
- Carbohydrate 34.47 g 13%
- Total Fat 47.92 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 15.52 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 164.6 mg High 55%
- Sodium 224.39 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 16.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 272.53 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 6.73 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 22.73 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 17.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Best Pernil Ever is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 5 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 825.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Best Pernil Ever made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Olive Oil, Picnic Shoulder Pork Roast. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Best Pernil Ever?
- About 5 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 825.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Best Pernil Ever easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Best Pernil Ever healthy?
- Best Pernil Ever has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 825.03 calories and 56.19 g of protein, or 112% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 224.39 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.52 g (78% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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