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Puerto Rican Pork Roast

SUBMITTED BY: Kenny Reyes PHOTO BY: njmom

"This recipe was give to me by my grandfather who was a great culinary cook but never published his recipes. this is authentic Puerto Rican cuisine that was prepared on a spit, but with modern technology is converted to the kitchen and not as large of an animal."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 41 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (10 pound) pork picnic roast
  • 4 yucca (cassava) roots, peeled and sliced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Place the garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and olive oil into the container of a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Use a small knife to make several incisions in the fresh ham. Insert the garlic paste into each one using a small spoon. Place the ham in a roaster, and cover.
  3. Bake for 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, then check every 15 minutes or so, until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F ( 80 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer.
  4. While the meat is roasting, place the yucca in a large pot of boiling water. Cook until fork tender, and drain. Serve with pork roast.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by cfrivera1
Absolutely delicious!!! BUT, something was missing...I tried this recipe once before and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by Pamm
We're garlic lovers, so we loved this pork! I used a 6 1/2 lb. fresh picnic instead of a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by JENNIFERGREEN1
I was having a large birthday party for my son and wanted a unique main dish that could feed a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2006 by LADYDRAKE
It was so delicious it's almost too easy!! I added the tbsp of vinegar but I know it would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by FLYWIFE
This spicy, moist, and succulant meat is absolutely delicious. We couldn't stop eating it,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by Elizabeth
Què Rico! I made this for Sunday dinner and it was wonderful. I did not use pernil-I used a 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by CookingMama
Very authentic taste. I also use some white vinegar and I make enough of the mixture to rub it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by India520
This recipe reminds me of Christmas Eve family gatherings thrown by my parents!! Excellent. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by Kristen
Used the suggestion to add the white vinegar. This was fantastic. DH heartily approved and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by ktzeosunshine
This was a wonderful dish. I made this for a baby shower and was so worried that it wouldn't... MORE

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