Pernil

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   Preheat your oven to 350u00b0.

2. 2

   Wash the pernil in cold water. Make 1-inch wide stabs , about 2 inches deep all over the top side.

3. 3

   Season well with adobo and set aside. This can be done the night before.

4. 4

   Peel the garlic and puree in a food processor. Add the oregano and pepper, add the olive oil and stir.

5. 5

   Place 1 teaspoon of the mixture into each hole of the pernil.

6. 6

   Cover the bottom of the baking pan with aluminum foil and place the pernil on top. Tightly cover with foil or a lid that fits well.

7. 7

   Bake for 4 to 5 hours, until it is falling apart.

8. 8

   15-20 minutes before done, uncover and turn the oven to 475 to crisp the outside.

9. 9

   After you take it out, break it up and mix it up with tongs to a pulled-pork like texture.

10. 10

    Serve with rice & beans, tortillas, or your hands.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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