Pernil con Stewed Chickpeas

Ingredientes

• para the Pernil (Roast cerdo Shoulder):
• 5–6 lb bone-in cerdo shoulder
• 8 cloves ajo, peeled
• 1 tbsp sal
• 1½ tsp pimienta negra
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 packet sazón con achiote
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada (opcional)
• para the Stewed Chickpeas:
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzos), drained
• 0.5 cup sofrito (homemade o store-bought)
• 0.5 pequeño cebolla, picado en cubos
• 0.5 green pepper, picado en cubos
• 1 tsp aceite de oliva
• 0.5 tsp adobo seasoning
• 1 packet sazón
• 0.5 cup tomate sauce
• 0.5 cup water
• fresco cilantro (opcional termina)

Instrucciones

1. 1Prepare the Pernil:
2. 2Mash ajo, sal, pepper, oregano, cumin, sazón, vinegar, y aceite de oliva into a thick marinade paste.
3. 3Score the fat cap de the cerdo y make deep slits all over.
4. 4Rub the marinade generously all over the cerdo, pushing into the slits.
5. 5Cover y marinate in the fridge at least 4 hours o overnight.
6. 6Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cerdo in a roasting pan, cover con foil.
7. 7Roast covered para 3½ hours, then uncover y roast an additional hour, o until skin crisps up into beautiful chicharrón.
8. 8cocina the Stewed Chickpeas:
9. 9In a saucepan, calienta aceite de oliva y saltea cebolla, green pepper, y sofrito until softened.
10. 10Stir in tomate sauce, sazón, y adobo. cocina para 3 minutes.
11. 11Add chickpeas y water. Simmer uncovered on low para 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. 12opcional: mash a few chickpeas to thicken the stew. termina con cilantro before serving.
13. 13sirve:
14. 14Slice the juicy pernil y sirve over a bed de the stewed chickpeas. Scoop extra chickpea sauce right on top!