Pernil Asado con Guineo Frito

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Slow-roasted pork shoulder with crispy fried plantains, seasoned with garlic and citrus for a moist, flavorful meal. This Puerto Rican-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 205 minutes, pairs Pork shoulder, Lime, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 185 min Serves 6 Puerto Rican cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rub pork shoulder generously with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Squeeze juice from 2 limes over the pork.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides until browned, about 8 minutes total.
  3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to preheated 325°F oven. Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet and cover tightly with foil.
  4. Step 4: Roast pork for 3 hours, basting every 45 minutes with pan juices until fork-tender and juices run clear.
  5. Step 5: While pork roasts, peel and slice plantains into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Heat 1 inch of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  6. Step 6: Fry plantains in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Step 7: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with crispy plantains and any pan juices.

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