Ingredients for Cochinita Pibil
- Boneless Pork Butt
- 1/4 cup achiote paste
- Garlic Cloves
- Onion
- Allspice Berries
- Dried Mexican Oregano
- Cumin Seed
- Cracked Black Pepper
- Bay Leaves
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Limes, Juice Of
- Orange, Juice Of
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- Habaneros
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Kosher Salt
- Banana Leaf
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How to Make Cochinita Pibil
- Place 3 lbs pork shoulder in a large, heavy-duty freezer bag.
- Dry toast 2 tbsp Mexican oregano and 1 tbsp cumin seeds in a hot skillet until fragrant and slightly darkened, stirring constantly.
- In a blender, combine: 1/4 cup achiote paste, 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 tbsp toasted oregano, 1 tbsp toasted cumin, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 habanero chiles (seeded and minced for mild, or leave seeds for extra heat).
- Pour marinade over pork in the bag. Seal tightly, ensuring the pork is fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- If using frozen banana leaves, thaw and rinse thoroughly. If using fresh, wilt them gently over a stove burner until pliable.
- Line a large roasting pan with 2-3 banana leaves, overlapping to create a complete lining.
- Remove pork from the bag, reserving the marinade.
- Place pork fat-side up on the banana leaves. Pour reserved marinade evenly over the pork.
- Cover the pork with 3-4 more banana leaves, folding and overlapping the leaves to completely enclose the pork.
- Tie the banana leaf bundle tightly with kitchen twine.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the pork is incredibly tender and easily shreds. (If using a smoker, cook for approximately 8 hours).
- Let the pork rest for 20 minutes after cooking.
- Carefully unwrap the banana leaves and shred the pork with two forks.
- Serve in warm corn tortillas with your favorite toppings such as salsa, pickled red onions, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
17g
Carbs
0g
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