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 ...

Pérnil al caldero is a Puerto Rican staple of succulent slow-cooked pork with shatteringly crisp skin. Pérnil is a pork roast ...

If, however, you'd like to take your pernil a bit further, be sure to cover it loosely with aluminum foil once you've passed the time range indicated in this recipe to avoid the skin burning.