Pernil Tacos con Green Salsa

Ingredientes

• para the Pernil (Roast cerdo):
• 2 lbs cerdo shoulder (con some fat para flavor)
• 4 ajo cloves, minced
• Juice de 1 orange
• Juice de 1 lima
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada
• 1 tsp sal
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 0.5 tsp pimienta negra
• para the Green Salsa (Salsa Verde):
• 4 tomatillos, husked y rinsed
• 0.5 cup fresco cilantro
• 1 ajo clove
• 1 jalapeño (adjust para calienta)
• Juice de ½ lima
• sal to taste
• para the Tacos:
• 8 pequeño corn tortillas
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 0.5 red cebolla, finamente picado
• fresco cilantro, picado
• lima wedges para serving

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Marinate the Pernil – In a bowl, mix ajo, orange juice, lima juice, oregano, paprika, sal, pepper, y aceite de oliva. Rub this mixture all over the cerdo shoulder, ensuring it’s well coated. Let marinate para at least 4 hours (o overnight) para deeper flavor. 🕰️🔥
2. 22️⃣ Roast the cerdo – Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Place cerdo in a covered roasting pan y bake para 3-4 hours, basting con its juices every hour. The meat should be fall-apart tender. Once done, shred con forks. 🐖🔥
3. 33️⃣ Make the Green Salsa – In a blender, combine tomatillos, cilantro, ajo, jalapeño, lima juice, y sal. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed. 🍅🌿
4. 44️⃣ Warm the Tortillas – calienta tortillas in a dry pan o over an open flame para a slight char. Keep warm. 🌮✨
5. 55️⃣ Assemble the Tacos – Fill each tortilla con shredded pernil, then top con sliced avocado, red cebolla, y a generous drizzle de green salsa. termina con fresco cilantro y a squeeze de lima. 🍋🌮