Best Pernil Ever

1. 1

   Assemble all the ingredients.

2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 8

   Remove from the oven and let rest before carving, 20 to 30 minutes.

• Calories 825.03 kcal High
• Protein 56.19 g Good Source
• Carbs 34.47 g Moderate
• Total Fat 47.92 g High
• Saturated Fat 15.52 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 164.6 mg High
• Sodium 224.39 mg Moderate
• Fiber 0.13 g Low Source
• Sugar 16.05 g High
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 505.81 mg Good Source
• Iron 2.59 mg Moderate
• Potassium 6.73 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 22.73 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 41.02 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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