{"id":4018,"date":"2023-06-26T20:24:04","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T20:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/?p=4018"},"modified":"2026-09-19T19:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T19:04:29","slug":"arepa-de-pernil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quearepas.com\/en\/venezolanas\/arepa-de-pernil\/","title":{"rendered":"Arepa de Pernil Recipe: Traditional Venezuelan Pork Arepa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arepa de Pernil<\/strong> is a Venezuelan arepa filled with seasoned, slow-cooked pork. This guide explains how to prepare the arepa and the pernil filling, then combine them for a traditional Venezuelan meal.<\/p> This iconic Venezuelan dish will transport you to a world of irresistible flavors. Imagine a crispy, golden brown arepa dough filled with juicy pernil seasoned to perfection<\/strong>. It's the perfect combination of tradition and flavor that you can't miss - read on to discover all the secrets of this Venezuelan delicacy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients and preparation of the pernil arepa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The preparation of the arepa de pernil<\/strong> requires fresh ingredients and a combination of culinary techniques. To start, you will need pre-cooked corn dough, water and salt to make the arepa dough. Then, the pernil is marinated<\/strong> with a mixture of spices, garlic, orange juice and olive oil<\/strong> to enhance its flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After marinating, the pork leg is slowly cooked until tender and juicy<\/strong>. Once both components are ready, the arepa is filled with the shredded pork leg and seared in a hot pan until golden brown. And voil\u00e0! You are ready to enjoy an exquisite arepa de pernil, full of authentic flavors and an irresistible texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With this guide courtesy of Cocinando con Torito<\/a>, you will be able to prepare the delicious arepa de pernil in the comfort of your home. Every bite will transport you to the essence of Venezuelan gastronomy; enjoy this tasty dish full of tradition and flavor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arepa de pernil is a traditional Venezuelan dish<\/strong> that combines a pre-cooked corn dough with seasoned and shredded pork leg. The dough is prepared by mixing water, salt and corn dough, while the pork leg is marinated with spices, garlic and orange juice, and cooked slowly until tender. Once ready, the arepa is stuffed with the pork leg and enjoyed in a unique gastronomic experience full of authentic flavors.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time <\/span>2 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time <\/span>2 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course <\/span>Aperitivo, Cenas, Desayuno<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine <\/span>Venezolana<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Servings <\/span>4<\/span> Arepas<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Calories <\/span>350<\/span> kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Ingredients
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For the preparation of the arepa<\/h4>
  • 4<\/span> cups<\/span> Precooked corn flour<\/span><\/li>
  • 4<\/span> cups<\/span> Water<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/4<\/span> tbsp<\/span> Salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    Preparation of the pork leg<\/h4>
    • 1<\/span> unit<\/span> Pork leg<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tbsp<\/span> Oregano<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tbsp<\/span> Paprika powder<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tbsp<\/span> Cumin<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tbsp<\/span> Garlic powder<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> Orange juice<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tbsp<\/span> Olive oil<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

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