Pernil al Horno (best pork Ive ever had)

[bassmaster16]

Wow that looks great

 

[Mrtodd777]

Here is the basis for the recipe I used for the marinade. I added ancho chiles and a dash of cumin as well.. I also forgot to mention its important to cut slits into the butt so you can get the marinade down deep into the meat..

7 lbs. pork shoulder - picnic cut (with fat)
9 garlic cloves (You may use powder garlic or ground garlic sold in glass jars - 1 tsp. equals one clove.)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 Handful fresh oregano
1½ tablespoons olive oil
1½ teaspoon salt
Ancho chlie powder
Dash of cumin
1 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar

 

[Chuck D.]

Very nice. Just can't beat a Pork Butt.

 

[Chuck D.]

Question? Did you use a 4lb butt or a 7lb picnic?

 

[THoey1963]

That looks really good. Have two butts in the freezer waiting for "that" recipe. Might have found one...

 

[Mrtodd777]

Question? Did you use a 4lb butt or a 7lb picnic?

Sorry bout that.. I copied the recipe directly from the interwebs. I used a 4lb butt. Recipe called for a 7lb picnic. Don't know if their would be much difference other than cooking time.

 

[gtr]

I wasn't even half through your post before I started thinking "I am so doing this" - by the end, I was a goner - looks great and I look forward to checking this out!

 

[Youngin']

Some arroz con gandules would've been GREAT with that beautiful pork

 

[Mrtodd777]

Some arroz con gandules would've been GREAT with that beautiful pork

I just googled it and that looks awesome! Our Spanish rice was good and all, but that sounds amazing. Might have to try it with the leftovers..

 

[chicagokp]

I'd hit that!

 

[gengle]

Bien! My wife comes from PR lineage and we use that marinade quite frequently on chops and butts - no smoke either.

 

[robbq]

That looks so good!