Pernil, a Puerto Rican–style roast pork shoulder, is flavored with garlic, oregano, and sazón—a seasoning blend that includes coriander and annatto. At their Durham, North Carolina, restaurant Boricua ...

Whereas other families might have a Christmas turkey or goose, Puerto Rican families such as my own eat pork for their holiday meal. The meal -- actually a night-long party called Nochebuena-- is held ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I travel, I look for good food when I do, and I write about both. I killed it last Christmas, the first time I set out to make a ...

This marinated and slow-roasted pork shoulder is often the star of just about any Puerto Rican holiday party or family gathering, but the features that make it such a perfect recipe for entertaining ...

A few years ago, while living among the Denver diaspora in Chicago, I learned the basics of this recipe from a man in the Pilsen neighborhood there. It is a slow-roasted mass of pork called “pernil.” ...

If you buy a big pork shoulder and take your time, as you should, the classic Puerto Rican pork roast called pernil can take you nearly all day. The last time I roasted a large one it was in the oven ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to roast pork, Latin America excels in the variety of succulent preparations enjoyed throughout the region. Two of the most ...

Vegan versions of some classic Latin American dishes are winning new fans at the holidays. By Christina Morales In 2015, Norma Pérez adopted a vegan diet to combat her arthritis. But she worried that ...

As an Associate Food Editor, Bridget Hallinan primarily focuses on home cooking content for Food & Wine.com. She writes and edits recipe content, interviews chefs for helpful tips and tricks, and ...