If you are looking for a delicious & exotic dish to receive Jesus on the 24th of December (Nativity), this dish is an easy & delicious option. It should be served with Russian Salad, or Garlic Mashed Potatoes with the gravy produced by the pork. I always serve it with white rice, pasteles or, instead of white rice I serve Arroz con Gandules but in a Puerto Rican Style.

Pork Pot Roast (Pernil al Caldero)
Servings 6

1 (4-pound) pork shoulder or butt
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 olive oil oil
2 to 3 cups water or chicken stock

Remove any excess fat and skin from the meat. Make small cuts all over. Wash dry. In a mortar, combine the salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and oil. Crush all of the ingredients to make a paste. Rub the meat with this mixture. Place it in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

In a large pot, brown the meat over high heat. Lower the heat and add the water or stock. Cook, covered, over medium low heat for 3 hours. Add more liquid if necessary. The pot roast is done when the meat shreds easily. To serve, cut the meat off the bone.