Pernil con Roasted Ajo Papas

Ingredientes

• para the Pernil:
• 5 lbs cerdo shoulder (bone-in) 🐖
• 6 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 1 tbsp vinegar 🍶
• 2 tbsp adobo seasoning 🌿
• 1 tbsp oregano 🌿
• 1 tsp ground pimienta negra
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp paprika ahumada 🌶️
• 1 tbsp sal 🧂
• 1 tbsp sofrito (opcional) ✨
• para the Roasted ajo papas:
• 2 lbs baby papas, halved 🥔
• 3 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 4 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada 🌶️
• 0.5 tsp sal 🧂
• 0.5 tsp ground pimienta negra

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Marinate the Pernil
2. 2In a bowl, mix minced ajo, aceite de oliva, vinegar, adobo, oregano, pimienta negra, cumin, paprika ahumada, y sal.
3. 3Rub this mixture all over the cerdo shoulder, ensuring it gets into every crevice. Cover y marinate para at least 4 hours (o overnight para best results).
4. 42️⃣ Roast the Pernil
5. 5Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the pernil in a roasting pan, skin-side up.
6. 6Cover con foil y roast para 3 hours, basting occasionally.
7. 7Remove foil, increase temperature to 425°F (220°C), y roast para another hour to crisp up the skin.
8. 83️⃣ Prepare the Roasted ajo papas
9. 9Toss the halved baby papas con aceite de oliva, minced ajo, oregano, paprika ahumada, sal, y pimienta negra.
10. 10Spread on a baking sheet y roast at 400°F (200°C) para 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden y crispy.
11. 114️⃣ sirve & disfruta
12. 12Let the pernil rest para 10 minutes before slicing. sirve con the crispy roasted ajo papas para the perfect meal! 🍽️🔥