Pernil Style Roasted Pork Loin

Pernil Style Roasted Pork Loin

Pernil Style Roasted Pork Loin

Typically in Latin cuisine, pernil is made out of pork shoulder or leg. This particular Ecuadorian version uses a similar marinade with a boneless pork loin. You end up with nice slices of pork instead of pulled pork. The pork is typically served with boiled potatoes, plantains, tomatoes, and pickl onions. Leftovers are great for sandwiches and tacos.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Ecuadorian
Keyword: Ecuadorian, main course, Pork
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 4 lb boneless pork loin roast
  • 1 tbsp achiote paste
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 head garlic peeled
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tbsp palm sugar
  • 2 oranges juiced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Add all of the marinade ingredients into a blender. Purée.
    Ecuadorian, main course, pork
  • Marinate for 1 day, up to 3. When ready to roast, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place on a rack on a pan lined in foil with a couple cups of water in the bottom.
    Ecuadorian, main course, Pork
  • Roast the pork loin for an hour. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
    Ecuadorian, main course, pork
Ecuadorian, main course, pork
Ecuadorian, main course, pork