Pork Shoulder "Pernil" With Cilantro-Citrus Adobo

Name: Pork Shoulder "Pernil" With Cilantro-Citrus Adobo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) boneless pork shoulder, skin on; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; fresh oregano; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, plus chopped cilantro, for garnish; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; kosher salt; fresh fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 limes, juice of, plus wedges for serving; 2 oranges, juice of; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Place the pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack insert, and using a sharp knife, score the surface of the meat with small slits.
2
Prepare the adobo: In a food processor, add the garlic, oregano, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add lime juice and orange juice. Drizzle in olive oil and pulse until you have a nice puree.
3
Rub the marinade all over the pork, being sure to get into the incisions so the salt can penetrate the meat and pull out the moisture - this will help form a crust on the outside when cooked.
4
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
5
Roast the pork for 3 hours, uncovered, until the skin is crispy-brown.
6
Let the meat rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing, covered lightly with aluminum foil.
7
Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

789

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 lb) boneless pork shoulder, skin on, 4 garlic cloves, smashed, fresh oregano, 1 bunch fresh cilantro, plus chopped cilantro, for garnish, and more.

Yes, Pork Shoulder "Pernil" With Cilantro-Citrus Adobo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!