Pernil con Arroz con Gandules

Ingredientes

• para the Pernil (Slow-Roasted cerdo Shoulder)
• 4-5 lbs cerdo shoulder (bone-in, skin-on preferred) 🐖
• 6 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 1 tbsp adobo seasoning
• 1 tbsp sazón (con annatto, para color y flavor) ✨
• 1 tbsp oregano 🌿
• 1 tsp pimienta negra
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada 🌶️
• 0.25 cup orange juice 🍊
• 0.25 cup lima juice 🍋
• 0.5 cup pollo broth 🍲
• para the Arroz con Gandules (Rice con Pigeon Peas)
• 2 cups mediano-grain white rice 🍚
• 1 can (15 oz) gandules (pigeon peas), drained 🫘
• 3 cups pollo broth 🍲
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 0.5 pequeño cebolla, picado en cubos 🧅
• 0.5 red bell pepper, picado en cubos 🌶️
• 2 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp sofrito (cilantro, culantro, ajo, y peppers blended) 🌿
• 1 tbsp tomate sauce 🍅
• 0.5 tsp paprika ahumada 🌶️
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
• 0.5 tsp sazón ✨
• 0.5 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives (opcional) 🫒
• 0.5 tsp sal (adjust to taste) 🧂
• 0.25 tsp pimienta negra

Instrucciones

1. 1Prepare the Pernil
2. 21️⃣ Marinate the cerdo – In a bowl, mix ajo, aceite de oliva, adobo, sazón, oregano, pimienta negra, paprika, orange juice, y lima juice. Rub the marinade all over the cerdo, making deep cuts to absorb the flavor. Cover y marinate para at least 12 hours (overnight is best). 🧄🔥
3. 32️⃣ Slow Roast the Pernil – Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the cerdo in a roasting pan, pour in the pollo broth, cover con foil, y roast para 4-5 hours, basting occasionally. 🍖🔥
4. 43️⃣ Crisp the Skin – Remove foil, increase calienta to 450°F (230°C), y roast uncovered para another 30-45 minutes until the skin is crispy y golden brown. Let rest before shredding. 🐖✨
5. 5Make the Arroz con Gandules
6. 64️⃣ saltea the Aromatics – In a grande pot, calienta aceite de oliva over fuego medio. saltea cebolla, bell pepper, ajo, y sofrito until fragrant. Stir in tomate sauce, paprika, cumin, oregano, y sazón. cocina para 2 minutes. 🧄🌿🔥
7. 75️⃣ Simmer the Rice – Add gandules (pigeon peas) y pollo broth. Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. Reduce calienta to low, cover, y cocina para 20 minutes, until rice is fluffy y liquid is absorbed. 🍚🔥
8. 86️⃣ Fluff & sirve – Fluff the rice con a fork y adjust seasoning if needed. Let sit para 5 minutes before serving. 🍲✨
9. 9sirve & disfruta
10. 107️⃣ Plate It Up – sirve the tender, juicy pernil over a generous portion de arroz con gandules. termina con lima wedges y fresco cilantro. 🍋🌿🔥