Chef Zee's pernil dominicano (pork shoulder). Today I'm sharing one of my all time favorite recipes that my grandmother taught me! Pernil is roasted pork shoulder and if you've had pulled pork—which uses the same cut of meat—then you know that pork shoulder is Roasting the pernil is also fairly simple. This is the best pernil dominicano that you will ever have.

I'm doing a happy dance as I type this because that's how much I love this dish especially now during the holidays. Tag a friend who wants to learn how to make Dominican Style Pernil! Pernil is a slow cooked pork roast, usually a shoulder, butt or leg, that is very typically enjoyed during the holidays. You can have Chef Zee's pernil dominicano (pork shoulder) using 13 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Chef Zee's pernil dominicano (pork shoulder)

Prepare 1 1/2-2 heads of garlic.
It's 1 tbs of oregano.
You need 4-7 lb of pernil.
It's 1/2 of salt..if you have a 7lb pork use 3.5 tbs salt.
It's 1 tsp of thyme.
It's 1/2 tsp of cumin.
You need 1 of red onion.
Prepare 1 of chicken bouillon cube.
It's 1 of orange.
It's 1 1/2 of limes.
Prepare 1/4 c of olive oil.
You need 3-4 c of water.
You need 1/4 c of white vinegar.

It is a classic Puerto Rican dish, and also a classic dish in the Dominican Republic, though unsurprisingly there are small differences that mean a lot. Puerto Rican Pernil is typically made from a picnic cut pork shoulder, but I used a Boston butt (which is still the shoulder) since that's what was available. Just make sure to get a shoulder with the fat cap still on it - it keeps the meat tender and flavorful. If you buy a big pork shoulder and take your time, as you should, the classic Puerto Rican pork roast called pernil can take you nearly all day.

Chef Zee's pernil dominicano (pork shoulder) instructions

Poke holes all over pork using "X" motion. Place in large mixing bowl with 1 c water & vinegar. Massage vinegar and water into pork & let sit 5-10 min. Marinade: combine garlic, oregano, salt, bouillon cube, cumin, onion, black pepper, thyme in a blender or food processor & blend..
Drain pernil. Season pork usung marinade. Massage marinade into pork. I would use gloves. Cover & let marinade over night..
In a large pot, place pork skin side up. Add 1-2 cup of water & add marinade from bowl. Let boil 45-55 min. Switch pork to a baking pan. Let cook covered at 350 for 3hrs. Baste pork every hour. Take out 50% of juices (you can use for rice) and let roast uncovered for 1 hour. Broil for 5-7 minutes for crispy skin..

Yet there are times I feel almost guilty about this dish because the process is beyond easy and incredibly impressive, it feeds as. This is a delicious way to cook pork. I got this recipe from my boyfriend who is from Puerto Rico. This also makes excellent, moist meat for Cuban sandwiches. The Best Pork Shoulder Roast Recipes on Yummly