Slow-Cooked Pernil-Style Pork Roast
Slow-Cooked Pernil-Style Pork Roast delivers ultra-tender slices infused with garlicky, citrusy notes and warm spices like cumin and oregano. The slow cooker coaxes deep flavor while keeping the meat juicy, perfect for piling into tacos, serving with rice and beans, or anchoring a festive weekend dinner. A squeeze of lime brightens each bite and balances the rich pork.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Blend the garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, chile pepper, salt, and pepper, adding the vinegar and just enough olive oil until the mixture becomes a paste. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to combine everything. Spread this mixture 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 done, cut the pork into chunks or shred it; garnish with lime wedges to serve.
- Calories 166.8 kcal Moderate
- Protein 17.15 g Good Source
- Carbs 6.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.06 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.2 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High
- Cholesterol 50.65 mg Moderate
- Sodium 86.51 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.86 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.37 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 72.77 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.31 mg Moderate
- Potassium 375.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 42.8 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.45 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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