Pernil (Slow-Roasted Pork) Recipe

Name: Pernil (Slow-Roasted Pork) Recipe
Ingredients: 2 ripe plum tomatoes, cored, coarsely chopped (about 1½ cups); 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup); 2 Cubanelle peppers, seeds removed, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup), or 1 medium green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup); 1 large bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup); 1 head of garlic, cloves separated, peeled; 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns; 2 heads of garlic, cloves separated, peeled; 2 1.4-oz. packets Sazón con Culantro y Achiote (such as Goya); ½ cup Diamond Crystal or ¼ cup plus 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt; 2 Tbsp. dried oregano; 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1 8–10-lb. skin-on, bone-in pork shoulder; Arroz con Gandules (for serving); A spice mill or mortar and pestle

"Get ready to fill your home with the mouthwatering scent of this super tender, super satisfying holiday centerpiece...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 ripe plum tomatoes, cored, coarsely chopped (about 1½ cups)

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1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)

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2 Cubanelle peppers, seeds removed, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup), or 1 medium green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped

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1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)

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1 large bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)

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1 head of garlic, cloves separated, peeled

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1 Tbsp. black peppercorns

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2 heads of garlic, cloves separated, peeled

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2 1.4-oz. packets Sazón con Culantro y Achiote (such as Goya)

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½ cup Diamond Crystal or ¼ cup plus 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt

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2 Tbsp. dried oregano

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2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

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2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing

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1 8–10-lb. skin-on, bone-in pork shoulder

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Arroz con Gandules (for serving)

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A spice mill or mortar and pestle

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