Cochinita Pibil
Authentic Yucatan cochinita pibil with achiote marinade and banana leaves. Slow-roasted high-protein pulled pork for tacos. A Mexican classic.
720mPrep
210mCook
8Servings
520Calories
46gProtein
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Ingredients
- pork shoulder
- achiote paste
- sour orange juice
- garlic
- cumin
- black pepper
- cloves
- cinnamon
- banana leaves
- red onion
- habanero chile
Ingredients
- 1200 g pork shoulder
- 80 g achiote paste
- 180 ml sour orange juice
- 8 cloves garlic
- 5 g cumin
- 5 g black pepper
- 4 units cloves
- 3 g cinnamon
- 4 units banana leaves
- 200 g red onion
- 2 units habanero chile
Instructions
- Blend achiote, orange juice, garlic, cumin, pepper, cloves and cinnamon into marinade.
- Score pork, coat thoroughly with marinade, refrigerate 12+ hours.
- Line baking dish with banana leaves, add pork, wrap tightly.
- Bake at 165°C for 3.5 hours.
- Shred pork in its juices.
- Make habanero-pickled onion by macerating red onion in habanero and lime.
- Serve in tortillas with pickled habanero onions.