Cochinita Pibil
A traditional slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán Peninsula.
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Instructions
- 1
Make Marinade: In a blender, combine the achiote paste, bitter orange juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, and 1 tbsp salt. Blend until completely smooth.
- 2
Marinate Pork: Place the pork chunks in a bowl and coat them thoroughly with the vivid red marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 3
Prepare Banana Leaves: Pass the banana leaves briefly over a gas flame or hot burner to soften them and make them pliable. Line a Dutch oven or roasting pan overlapping the leaves, leaving enough overhang to fold over the top.
- 4
Wrap and Roast: Place the marinated pork and all the juices into the leaf-lined pot. Fold the overhanging leaves over the meat to completely encase it. Cover the pot tightly with a lid or foil. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 3.5 to 4 hours.
- 5
Shred: Open the leaves carefully (watch for steam). The meat should be incredibly tender. Shred the pork with two forks directly in the cooking juices.
- 6
Serve: Serve the juicy Cochinita Pibil immediately on warm tortillas, heavily garnished with bright, acidic pickled red onions.
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