Pernil recipe

Mark Bittman

Evan Sung for The New York Occasions

This classic Puerto Rican recipe for roast pork tends to make a festive centerpiece for a Memorial Day feast, a delightful welcome to summertime. If you buy a massive pork shoulder and get your time, as you should, the traditional Puerto Rican pork roast referred to as pernil can consider you practically all day. But there are occasions I really feel almost guilty about this dish simply because the method is beyond effortless and incredibly impressive, it feeds as a lot of individuals as a medium-size ham, and the flavor is unbelievable. When I 1st learned how to make a traditional pernil, about 30 years in the past, the only seasonings I utilized had been oregano, garlic and vinegar. But I’ve taken some liberties by adding a little cumin and some chiles. The onion is my addition, as well. Soon after all, pork is much less flavorful than it utilised to be.