4K Pernil Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Turkey is leaner and pork loin is less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh grapefruit juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Grapefruit juice is lower in sugar, while canned juice is more affordable.

adobo seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and using individual spices can save money.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.

Blend garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, lime juice, and vinegar to create a marinade.

Rub the marinade all over the pork, ensuring it gets into all crevices.

Place the pork in a roasting pan and cover it with aluminum foil.

Roast the pork for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart.

Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes to allow the skin to crisp up.

Baste the pork with its juices every hour for added flavor.

Let the pork rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing.

Serve with rice, beans, and fried plantains.

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