Pernil or Roast Pork, Puerto Rican Style Recipe

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Pernil or Roast Pork, Puerto Rican Style
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Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, simmer all ingredients, except the water, until mixed. Let cool.
  2. The day before you cook, wash the pork.
  3. Poke holes throughout the meat (you can do this by cutting small slits with a small, sharp knife); this allows you to place seasoning deeper into the meat and ensure proper cooking.
  4. Place the pork in a shallow roasting pan, the pour the seasoning mixture over it.
  5. Rub it into the pork with your fingers, forcing it into the slits.
  6. Cover the pork with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. (I missed this step because of rushing and just poured the mixture over the roast after placing it in the crock pot).
  7. Add the water to the pan and roast the pork in a 350F oven, basting from time to time with pan juices, until tender, about 3 or so hours (or until the meat has reached the internal temperature of 160).
  8. Allow pork to sit 10 minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve hot, warm or cold - it's delicious!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 431.04 Kcal (1805 kJ)
Calories from fat 229.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.48g 39%
Cholesterol 151.96mg 51%
Sodium 1114.51mg 46%
Potassium 807.22mg 17%
Total Carbs 2.25g 1%
Sugars 0.14g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 1%
Protein 45.87g 92%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 43.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 168.29 Kcal (705 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.95g 39%
Cholesterol 59.33mg 51%
Sodium 435.13mg 46%
Potassium 315.16mg 17%
Total Carbs 0.88g 1%
Sugars 0.05g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 1%
Protein 17.91g 92%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5%
Iron 1mg 14%
Calcium 16.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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