Slow Cooker Pernil Pork Recipe
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Slow Cooker Pernil Pork

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"Puerto Rican style pork roast, but done in the slow cooker. It's so tender and flavorful. Best of all, it's so easy to make!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (51)

What to Drink?
Wine Tempranillo
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
6 Hrs
Ready In:
6 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 3 pound pork loin
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. Place the garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, chile pepper, salt, and pepper into a blender. Pour in the olive oil and vinegar. Puree until smooth. Spread this mixture all over the pork loin, and place into a slow cooker.
  2. Cook on Low until the pork is fork tender, 6 to 8 hours. When ready, cut the pork into chunks, or shred; garnish with lime wedges to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 368 | Total Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 108mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by Chef Bell   view full review
Great recipe. However, no true Boricua would cook a pernil without the bone and skin left...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by cookies65   view full review
Loved the recipe! My husband asked for me to save this one "it's a keeper"! I substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2010 by EDM   view full review
ZERO STARS!!! BIG, BIG disappointment! Just made this last week, I ended the cooking in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2008 by COOTIESMOM Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I did not have fresh oregano and got confused so I used 4 tblsp of the dried (instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2009 by LatinaCook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've made this 4 times already. I follow the recipe as written and the result is a very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2008 by GBelardo   view full review
Made exactly according to the recipe. It was very good and tender. I will definitely make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by RODRIGUEZ8CC   view full review
I was afraid to make a Puerto Rican dish being that my husband is Puerto Rican and his mother...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by Allie   view full review
I did as suggested and added a ton of garlic, adobo, and sazon and it turned out fantastic. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Dominica   view full review
This was wonderful. I was tired of the same old pork and apple combination. After reading the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2009 by Quilting Crazy   view full review
This pork was awesome! I had my parents over for dinner and they were in love with it as...

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