Mollejas de pollo

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All of these diverse influences have turned Puerto Rican food into an exciting, deeply-rooted cuisine. Techniques and knowledge from all around the world, combined with a tropical climate that’s great for growing many different ingredients, have produced an array of delicious dishes that you absolutely need to try. This list goes over some of the most popular Puerto Rican foods, but you could spend a lifetime eating in the territory without running out of foods to try. Pernil is the Boricua version of lechon, Latin American-style roast pork. According to The Sofrito Project, pernil is a staple on Puerto Rican tables at Christmas, but you can also get it from restaurants and food stalls throughout the year. Pernil also shows up as an ingredient in other dishes, like sandwiches. The key to pernil’s addictive flavor is a marinade called mojo that’s made out of minced garlic, oregano, oil, adobo seasoning, and sazón.

These last two ingredients are spice mixes that are ubiquitous in Puerto Rican cooking. You can make them yourself if you have the time, but there’s no shame in the store-bought versions, which are used by legions of home cooks. Once the pig is roasted, the most desirable part is the crispy skin, known as cuerito. Almost every culture has some kind of rice and beans dish.