We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pernil is one of many tasty Puerto Rican foods that you have to try at least once. However, since it's considered Puerto Rico's national ...

Place it on a roasting rack if desired. Roast the pork shoulder for 30 minutes per pound, rotating halfway through cooking, 4 to 5 hours total. The pernil is ready when an instant-read thermometer ...