Pernil Assado Brasileiro
A showstopping Brazilian roasted pork knuckle with a garlic-citrus crust, tender and juicy inside. Slow-roasted until the skin crackles and the meat falls apart.
- Total time
- 180 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat pork knuckle dry with paper towels. Use a knife to score the skin in a crosshatch pattern, cutting only through skin, not meat.
Step 2
Mix minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until a paste forms.
Step 3
Rub the paste all over the pork, pressing it into the scores. Let sit 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 4
Heat oven to 450°F. Place pork skin-side up on a heavy roasting pan. Roast uncovered 30 minutes until skin begins to blister.
Step 5
Reduce heat to 325°F. Continue roasting 2.5–3 hours until meat is fork-tender and skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Remove from oven. Rest 20 minutes before carving. Crackling should shatter when pressed.
Step 7
Slice and serve with the pan drippings spooned over top.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp chef's knife
- small mixing bowl
- heavy-duty roasting pan
- instant-read thermometer (optional, target 190°F internal)
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