Puerto Rican Style Pernil (roast Lamb)

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 -8 lbs lamb shoulder
• 6 -8 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 packet sazon goya (found in most supermarkets in the ethnic aisle)
• 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning (found in most supermarkets in the ethnic aisle)

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl mix garlic, salt and oregano.
• 2 with a sharp knife make deep cuts in to the lamb only on meat side,and stuff the garlic mixture into the slits.
• 3 the more cuts the better the flavor.
• 4 sprinkle the other seasoning the adobo and the sazon all over the outside.
• 5 then rub the seasonings in making sure the entire surface is covered.
• 6 roast the lamb in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 4-6 hours uncovered in a pan with a rack.
• 7 roast the lamb skin side down for the first 2 hours and then turn skin side up for the remaining time.
• 8 lamb should be well done and tender.
• 9 make sure all juices run clear before removing from oven.