Name: Salmon Seafood Symphony Delight
Ingredients: Pork Shoulder or Pork Leg: The best cuts for pernil are the pork shoulder or pork leg. These cuts are perfect because they are marbled with fat, which ensures the meat remains juicy and tender after roasting.; Sofrito: This Puerto Rican cooking base is made with onions, garlic, peppers, cilantro, and spices. It’s essential to the flavor profile of the dish.; Adobo Seasoning: This seasoning is typically made with garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and other spices. It is a must-have when cooking pernil, as it enhances the savory flavors.; Sazón: A seasoning mix that includes annatto, cumin, garlic powder, and sometimes, coriander. It adds depth and color to the dish.; Garlic and Cumin: These two spices are key in pernil recipes. Garlic provides robust flavor, while cumin adds a subtle earthy undertone.; Oregano: Oregano is essential in Puerto Rican cuisine. It adds a fresh, herbal flavor that enhances the dish’s complexity.; Vinegar or Orange Juice: These ingredients help tenderize the meat and provide a tangy contrast to the rich flavors of the pork.

Description

Discover how to make authentic Puerto Rican Pernil, a tender, juicy roast pork with crispy skin, perfect for family gatherings and festive meals.

Ingredients

Pork Shoulder or Pork Leg: The best cuts for pernil are the pork shoulder or pork leg. These cuts are perfect because they are marbled with fat, which ensures the meat remains juicy and tender after roasting.
Sofrito: This Puerto Rican cooking base is made with onions, garlic, peppers, cilantro, and spices. It’s essential to the flavor profile of the dish.
Adobo Seasoning: This seasoning is typically made with garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and other spices. It is a must-have when cooking pernil, as it enhances the savory flavors.
Sazón: A seasoning mix that includes annatto, cumin, garlic powder, and sometimes, coriander. It adds depth and color to the dish.
Garlic and Cumin: These two spices are key in pernil recipes. Garlic provides robust flavor, while cumin adds a subtle earthy undertone.
Oregano: Oregano is essential in Puerto Rican cuisine. It adds a fresh, herbal flavor that enhances the dish’s complexity.
Vinegar or Orange Juice: These ingredients help tenderize the meat and provide a tangy contrast to the rich flavors of the pork.

Instructions

1/4 cup sofrito
1 tablespoon adobo
2 teaspoons sazón
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup vinegar or orange juice
Salt and pepper to taste