Pernil con Ajo Mashed Yucca

Ingredientes

• para the Pernil 🍖:
• 5 lbs cerdo shoulder (bone-in preferred)
• 8 cloves ajo, minced 🧄
• 2 tbsp dried oregano 🌿
• Juice de 2 limes 🍋
• Juice de 1 grande orange 🍊
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva 🫒
• 2 tsp sea sal 🧂
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
• para ajo Mashed Yucca 🥔:
• 2 lbs yucca (peeled y picado)
• 4 cloves ajo, roasted y mashed 🧄
• 3 tbsp mantequilla 🧈
• 0.25 cup coco leche 🥥
• sal to taste 🧂
• fresco cilantro, picado para termina 🌱

Instrucciones

1. 1para the Pernil:
2. 2Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🔥
3. 3In a bowl, mix minced ajo, oregano, lima juice, orange juice, aceite de oliva, sal, y pepper. reserva.
4. 4Score the cerdo shoulder lightly y rub generously con the marinade, ensuring it penetrates the cuts. Massage con love y patience! ❤️
5. 5Place cerdo on a roasting pan, cover con foil, y roast para 3½ hours. Uncover, baste con juices, y roast uncovered para another 30 minutes until crispy.
6. 6Let rest 15 minutes before carving.
7. 7para the ajo Mashed Yucca:
8. 8Boil the yucca in salted water until soft, about 20-25 minutes. Drain well.
9. 9In a bowl, mash yucca con roasted ajo, mantequilla, coco leche, y sal until smooth y creamy.
10. 10Sprinkle fresco cilantro on top to termina.