How to Make Dominican Pernil Roasted Pork Shoulder: A Must-Try Recipe!

sour orange juice

💰Cheaper: orange juice + lime juice

Combining orange and lime juice mimics the tangy flavor of sour orange.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for roasting.

adobo seasoning

💰Cheaper: garlic powder + onion powder + paprika

Homemade mix can replicate adobo flavor at a lower cost.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme can provide a similar aromatic quality.

Wash the pork shoulder with sour orange juice.

Poke holes in the skin of the pork shoulder, being careful not to tear it too much.

Stuff garlic cloves into the holes and crevices of the pork.

Prepare homemade sofrito and mix it with the marinade ingredients.

Add cumin and a little soy sauce to the marinade and mix well.

Massage the marinade into the pork, ensuring it gets into the holes and crevices.

Transfer the seasoned pork into a bag and tie it up, letting it marinate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Lower the temperature to 250°F (121°C) while cooking, then increase back to 400°F (200°C).

Broil the skin for at least 25 minutes to make it crispy.

Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest, saving the juices.

Cut the skin and mix some of the fat into the juices for flavor.

Present the pork with the juices and crispy skin on top.

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