Pernil Empanada Recipe
Slow roasted & specially seasoned pork
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Ingredients
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Pernil Filling
Method
Pernil Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Pork
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Rub this mixture all over the pork shoulder and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
Slow Roast the Pork
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the marinated pork in a roasting pan and add the pork broth or water. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and roast for about 4-5 hours, or until the pork is tender and can be pulled apart easily.
- 3
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it cool slightly. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.