Puerto Rican Pork Roast Recipe
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Puerto Rican Pork Roast

By: Kenny Reyes 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (72)

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 20 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 468 | Total Fat: 26.1g | Cholesterol: 93mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by cfrivera1   view full review
Absolutely delicious!!! BUT, something was missing...I tried this recipe once before and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by India520   view full review
This recipe reminds me of Christmas Eve family gatherings thrown by my parents!! Excellent. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by pamc   view full review
We're garlic lovers, so we loved this pork! I used a 6 1/2 lb. fresh picnic instead of a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by Elizabeth   view full review
Què Rico! I made this for Sunday dinner and it was wonderful. I did not use pernil-I used a 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by LatinaCook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very authentic taste. I also use some white vinegar and I make enough of the mixture to rub it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2006 by LADYDRAKE   view full review
It was so delicious it's almost too easy!! I added the tbsp of vinegar but I know it would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by FLYWIFE   view full review
This spicy, moist, and succulant meat is absolutely delicious. We couldn't stop eating it,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2012 by JENNIFERGREEN1   view full review
I was having a large birthday party for my son and wanted a unique main dish that could feed a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by ktzeosunshine   view full review
This was a wonderful dish. I made this for a baby shower and was so worried that it wouldn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by Kristen   view full review
Used the suggestion to add the white vinegar. This was fantastic. DH heartily approved and...

 

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