Pérnil al caldero is a Puerto Rican staple of succulent slow-cooked pork with shatteringly crisp skin that’s seasoned with adobo, a garlicky, oregano-spiced marinade. The name is a combination ...

Pernil is a dish that hails from Puerto Rico, but it's cooked in countries across the world. Rich with taste, technique, and tradition, here's how to use it.

Pérnil al caldero is a Puerto Rican staple of succulent slow-cooked pork with shatteringly crisp skin that’s seasoned with adobo, a garlicky, oregano-spiced marinade. The name is a combination ...

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Puerto Rican slow-cooked pork roast. (Milk Street via AP) ...

Pérnil al caldero is a Puerto Rican staple of succulent slow-cooked pork with shatteringly crisp skin that's seasoned with adobo, a garlicky, oregano-spiced marinade. The name is a combination of ...

Add 2 to 3 cups water around, not over, the pork to a depth of about 1½ inches; the amount of water will vary depending on the diameter of the pot and size of the roast.

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