Slow-Cooked Pernil-Style Pork Roast
This Puerto Rican-style pork roast is slow-cooked with garlic, onion, fresh oregano, cumin, ancho chile, vinegar, and lime for deeply seasoned, aromatic flavor. The pork becomes tender and richly infused, making it an easy choice for a comforting family dinner or a festive meal served with lime wedges.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooked Pernil-Style Pork Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Pulse garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, chile pepper, salt, and pepper together in a blender, adding vinegar and enough olive oil to make a paste. Scrape down the sides of the blender as necessary to fully incorporate. Spread the mixture all over the pork loin and place it in a slow cooker.
- 2
Cook on Low until the pork is fork-tender, 6 to 8 hours. When ready, cut the pork into chunks or shred it. Garnish with lime wedges to serve.
- Calories 401.23 kcal High 20%
- Protein 49.81 g Good Source 100%
- Carbohydrate 6.47 g 2%
- Total Fat 18.57 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.9 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.14 g High --
- Cholesterol 151.96 mg High 51%
- Sodium 135.58 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.76 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.41 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.74 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 944.98 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 13.96 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 4.17 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 1.59 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Slow Cooked Pernil Style Pork Roast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 6 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, and Fresh Oregano. Each serving provides about 401.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooked Pernil-Style Pork Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, Fresh Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooked Pernil-Style Pork Roast?
- About 6 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 401.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooked Pernil-Style Pork Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooked Pernil-Style Pork Roast healthy?
- Slow-Cooked Pernil-Style Pork Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 401.23 calories and 49.81 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 135.58 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.9 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic, Onions 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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