www.elagasse.com Click HERE for RECIPE... Ingredients (1) 5 - 8 pound fresh pork shoulder (pernil) (also known as 'fresh ham' or 'cali') 2 cloves of garlic per pound of pernil 1 teaspoon of olive oil per pound of pernil 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of pernil 1 teaspoon of black pepper per 5 pounds of pernil 1 teaspoon of oregano per 5 pounds of pernil 1 teaspoon of vinegar per pound of pernil 1 teaspoon of sofrito/recaito per pound of pernil 2 cups of water (to add to roasting pan) Example for a 6 pound pernil: 12 cloves of garlic 2 Tablespoons of olive oil 2 Tablespoons of salt 1 teaspoon of black pepper 1 teaspoon of oregano 2 Tablespoons of vinegar 2 Tablespoons of sofrito/recaito 2 cups of water (to add to roasting pan) Procedure: ___________________________________ Preliminary step: Take half of your garlic cloves and slice each one lengthwise, once or twice. Place aside. 1 - Note how many pounds your pernil is. If it is approximately 6 pounds, just use the example above for the quantity of seasonings. Otherwise, see the 'Tips' Section for quick lists for a 5 pound and 7 pound pernil. 2 - Rinse the pork under cold running water. Prepare the Adobo Rub: 3 - Add the whole garlic cloves (not the ones that you sliced!) to a pilón (morter and pestle). Grind them for a minute or two. 4 - Add the olive oil. Stir and mash again. 5 - Add the salt, black pepper, oregano and the vinegar. 6 - Stir this and grind a little more. It should have a course, but liquid consistency. See ...

• published: 22 Apr 2007
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