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Cochinita pibil wrapped in banana leaves
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Cochinita Pibil

Yucatecan Achiote Pork

Achiote-and-sour-orange pork slow-cooked in banana leaves until the fibers fall apart. Pink pickled onions cut the richness.

300 min
Serves 8
RegionalOvernight
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Before you cook

No sour orange?

Blend equal parts orange, lime, and grapefruit juice with a splash of white vinegar.

Ingredientes· 7
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  • 2 kgPork shoulder
  • 100 gAchiote paste
  • 250 mlSour orange juice
  • 6Banana leaves
  • 2Red onions, thinly sliced
  • 1Habanero, sliced
  • 1 tspCumin, oregano, allspice

Instrucciones

5 pasos
  1. 01

    Marinar

    Marinate

    Blend achiote with citrus juice and spices. Coat pork and marinate overnight.

  2. 02

    Envolver

    Wrap

    Line a Dutch oven with banana leaves. Nest the pork inside and fold the leaves over to seal.

  3. 03

    Cocinar

    Slow-cook

    Bake at 150°C for 4 hours until the pork shreds under a spoon.

  4. 04

    Cebollas

    Pickled onions

    Toss sliced red onion and habanero with citrus juice and salt. Rest 30 minutes.

  5. 05

    Servir

    Serve

    Shred the pork into its juices. Serve with warm tortillas and heaps of pickled onion.