How to make a Puerto Rican Pernil (Roasted Pork Shoulder)!

How to make a Puerto Rican Pernil (Roasted Pork Shoulder)!

Sofrito Lovers,

It's time! Yes, Sofrito Lovers, it's time all of us learned how to make a yummy Pernil (Puerto Rican style Roasted Pork Shoulder) for Christmas!  I know that Christmas (Navidades) is 24 days away, but that gives us enough time to master this most sacred of all recipes.

Are you intimidated? Because I know I am!  Pernils are nothing to be trifled with!  They're a high-risk venture, with tons of pressure, expectations, and judgment attached.  If that pernil isn't succulent, covered in a delicious crispy cuero (hide), or seasoned to perfection, then you might as well turn in your Puerto Rican card and move to Antarctica with the penguins.

Join me Sofrito Lovers, together we can conquer this summit.  United we will roast the most delicious of pernils.  Check out the recipe below from We are Mitu and let's start on our practice pernils- yes,  we will need to make a few before Navidades.

Watch, cook, and taste!  The journey to perfect pork has begun with this one simple step.  Go taste, and cook, for yourself!

¡Buen Provecho!