Pernil con Cilantro Rice

Ingredientes

• para the Pernil:
• 5-6 lbs cerdo shoulder (bone-in, skin on) 🐖
• 6 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 1 tbsp sal 🧂
• 1 tbsp pimienta negra
• 1 tbsp oregano 🌿
• 1 tbsp adobo seasoning
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (opcional) 🔥
• 0.5 cup orange juice 🍊
• 0.25 cup white vinegar
• para the cilantro Rice:
• 2 cups long-grain white rice 🍚
• 4 cups pollo broth (o water)
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 0.5 cebolla, finamente picado 🧅
• 2 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 0.5 tsp sal
• 0.5 tsp pimienta negra
• 1 cup fresco cilantro, picado 🌿
• 1 tbsp lima juice 🍋

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Pernil Marinade
2. 2In a bowl, mix ajo, aceite de oliva, sal, pimienta negra, oregano, adobo, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, orange juice, y vinegar into a thick paste.
3. 3Pat the cerdo shoulder dry, then poke deep cuts into the meat.
4. 4Rub the marinade all over, making sure to get it into the deep cuts.
5. 5Cover y refrigerate para at least 4 hours (overnight para best flavor).
6. 62️⃣ Roast the Pernil
7. 7Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
8. 8Place cerdo in a roasting pan, skin-side up, y cover con foil.
9. 9Roast para 4 hours, basting con juices every hour.
10. 10Remove foil, increase temperature to 450°F (232°C), y roast para 45-60 minutes until the skin crisps up into chicharrón.
11. 113️⃣ cocina the cilantro Rice
12. 12In a saucepan, calienta aceite de oliva over fuego medio.
13. 13saltea cebolla y ajo until softened (~3 minutes).
14. 14Add rice, pollo broth, sal, y pimienta negra. Bring to a boil.
15. 15Cover, reduce calienta, y simmer para 15 minutes, until the rice is tender.
16. 16Remove from calienta, fluff con a fork, y stir in picado cilantro y lima juice.
17. 174️⃣ sirve & disfruta!
18. 18Let the pernil rest para 10-15 minutes, then slice o shred.
19. 19sirve con cilantro rice, garnished con extra fresco cilantro y lima wedges.