Exploring the "Pork Highways" in Puerto Rico
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… a getaway to Puerto Rico, especially around the holidays. Why? These routes (which you'll very soon learn the … meat has been marinating in adobo for hours - sometimes days, to make the pork all flavorful and mouthwatering. The …
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From the whole pig (lechón) to a smaller, simpler version of the dish (pernil), pit-roasted pork is iconic during the holiday celebrations.