Pernil

Name: Pernil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Caribbean,
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) fresh cilantro; 1 medium yellow onion peeled and chopped; 3 tbsps (45 ml) kosher salt; 2 tbsps (30 ml) garlic powder; 2 tbsps (30 ml) cumin ground; 2 tbsps (30 ml) oregano leaves; 1 tbsp (15 ml) pepper ground black; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 4 to 5 pounds (1.8 to 2.25 kg) bone-in, skin-on pork shoulder about 3 1/2 kilograms; 4 cups (1 liter) water; 3 medium limes zested and juiced

This Puerto Rican holiday staple is guaranteed to fill the air (and your guests) with comfort and joy. An overnight marinade blend of cilantro, garlic, cumin, and oregano brings out the natural flavors of the pork as it slow-roasts to create unforgettably tender meat with ir... Read More Read Less

10 min

PREP TIME

6h 15 min

COOK TIME

INGREDIENTS

SERVINGS: 16