How To Make A Roast Pork | The Absolute Best Pork | Crispy Skin Pernil ‐ Dinner

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthy fat profile while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while white vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can add a similar herbal note.

pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork butt is often cheaper and works well for this dish.

Clean the pork shoulders by rubbing them with salt and soaking them in cold water mixed with vinegar for about 5-10 minutes.

Break down garlic cloves and chop them roughly before stuffing them into the pork.

Mix about a tablespoon or two of each seasoning (sofrito, Dominican oregano, garlic, adobo, black pepper, onion powder, citrus garlic, roasted garlic powder, and salt) in a bowl with a little olive oil to create a marinade.

Cut the skin of the pork away from the meat to allow for seasoning underneath.

Stuff the garlic and seasoning mixture under the skin and into the meat, ensuring deep penetration of flavors.

Prepare a heavy aluminum pan for roasting, doubling it up for sturdiness.

Marinate the pork for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for better flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cover the pork and roast for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, check the pork and cover it again if needed, roasting for an additional hour.

Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last hour to crisp the skin.

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