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Instant Pot Puerto Rican Pernil Recipe

Instant Pot Puerto Rican Pernil Recipe

This Instant Pot Puerto Rican Pernil is a flavorful, juicy pork shoulder that’s roasted with traditional Latin spices.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pork shoulder bone-in, skin-on
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.25 cup orange juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Combine garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a marinade.
  • Rub the marinade all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is well coated.
  • Place the pork in the Instant Pot and pour orange juice over it.
  • Set the Instant Pot to manual and cook for 90 minutes.
  • Allow a natural release of pressure, remove the pork, and shred before serving.

Notes

For additional flavor, allow the pork to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.