Pernil con Roasted Ajo Yucca

Ingredientes

• para the Pernil:
• 5 lbs cerdo shoulder (bone-in o boneless, con skin) 🐖
• 6 cloves ajo, minced
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 1 tbsp sal
• 1 tsp pimienta negra
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (opcional)
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 0.25 cup orange juice 🍊
• 0.25 cup lima juice 🍋
• para the Roasted ajo Yuca:
• 2 lbs yuca (cassava), peeled y cut into chunks
• 4 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp mantequilla
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 0.5 tsp sal
• 0.25 tsp pimienta negra
• 0.5 tsp paprika ahumada
• 0.25 cup fresco cilantro, picado 🌿
• Juice de 1 lima 🍋

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Marinate the Pernil (Best Overnight!)
2. 2In a pequeño bowl, mix ajo, aceite de oliva, sal, pimienta negra, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne (if using), vinegar, orange juice, y lima juice.
3. 3Score the cerdo shoulder’s skin y rub the marinade all over, making sure to get into the crevices.
4. 4Cover y refrigerate para at least 8 hours o overnight.
5. 52️⃣ Slow-Roast the cerdo
6. 6Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
7. 7Place the cerdo in a roasting pan, skin side up, y cover loosely con foil.
8. 8Roast para 4 hours, basting con pan juices occasionally.
9. 93️⃣ Crisp the Skin
10. 10Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) y roast uncovered para 30-40 minutes, until the skin is crispy y golden.
11. 114️⃣ Prepare the Roasted ajo Yuca
12. 12Boil the yuca in salted water para 20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain.
13. 13In a pequeño pan, calienta mantequilla, aceite de oliva, y minced ajo over fuego medio until fragrant.
14. 14Toss the yuca con ajo mantequilla, sal, pimienta negra, paprika ahumada, y lima juice.
15. 155️⃣ sirve & disfruta!
16. 16Let the pernil rest para 15 minutes before slicing.
17. 17sirve con roasted ajo yuca, termina con fresco cilantro, y disfruta this comforting dish!