Pernil con Green Salsa

Ingredientes

• para the Pernil:
• 5 lbs cerdo shoulder (bone-in, skin on)
• 6 cloves ajo, minced
• 1 tbsp sal
• 2 tsp pimienta negra
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada
• 0.5 cup orange juice 🍊
• 0.25 cup lima juice 🍋
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (opcional para a kick)
• para the Green Salsa:
• 1 bunch cilantro, picado 🌿
• 0.5 cup parsley, picado
• 3 scallions, picado
• 2 jalapeños, seeded y picado 🌶️
• 2 cloves ajo
• 0.5 cup aceite de oliva
• Juice de 1 lima
• 1 tsp sal
• 0.5 tsp cumin

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Marinate the cerdo
2. 2In a bowl, mix ajo, sal, pepper, oregano, cumin, paprika, orange juice, lima juice, aceite de oliva, y apple cider vinegar.
3. 3Using a knife, make deep slits into the cerdo shoulder. Rub the marinade all over, making sure it gets into the cuts.
4. 4Cover y refrigerate para at least 4 hours (overnight is best para deep flavor).
5. 52️⃣ Slow Roast the Pernil
6. 6Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place cerdo in a roasting pan, skin side up.
7. 7Cover con foil y roast para 4 hours, basting occasionally.
8. 8Remove foil, increase calienta to 450°F (230°C), y roast para another 30-45 minutes until the skin crisps up.
9. 93️⃣ Make the Green Salsa
10. 10Blend all salsa ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Adjust sal y lima to taste.
11. 114️⃣ sirve & disfruta!
12. 12Let the pernil rest para 15 minutes before slicing. sirve con the green salsa drizzled on top!