Living in Florida I have to admit that there is no better way to cook pork than the Cuban way. Sure, pigs have the virtue of producing the tastiest meat in the world, but a Cuban cook can transform it into a heavenly experience. So for the holidays I want to share this "cerdo brujo", that I found on the Food Network. The recipe of this remarkable pernil belongs to my dear friend Maricel Presilla, who has the gift of the perfect seasoning.
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Cerdo brujo (Roast pork marinated in garlic allspice-cumin adobo)
Amakes 8-10 servings
Ingredients
Allspice-cumin adobo marinade:
1 head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons allspice berries or ground
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 cup bitter orange juice (juice of about 6 oranges) or a mixture of orange juice and lime juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sweet sherry or port, for deglazing
Pork:
1 (8 to 9 pound) leg of pork
1 teaspoon salt
Get the full recipe directions at Food Network.
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