Cochinita Pibil Tacos
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
Mexican
Author:
The Spice Guy Chef Team
Servings
4
Cochinita Pibil is a traditional Mexican dish from the Yucatán Peninsula. It’s made with marinated pork, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-cooked until tender. Here’s a recipe for you:
Ingredients
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2 lbs Pork Shoulder
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½ Cup Achiote Paste
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1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
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1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice
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4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
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1 TBSP White Vinegar
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Banana Leaves (optional, for wrapping)
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Pickled Red Onions (garnish)
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Corn Tortillas (for serving)
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Cochinita Pibil Spice by The Spice Guy (2 TBSP)
Directions
Marinate the Pork:
In a blender or food processor, combine the achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, vinegar, and your Cochinita Pibil Spice. Blend until smooth.Place the pork chunks in a large bowl or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over the meat. Make sure the pork is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.
Prepare for Cooking: your oven to 325°F (160°C).If using banana leaves, soften them by passing them briefly over a flame or dipping them in hot water. Line a large baking dish with the banana leaves, leaving enough overhang to wrap the pork.
Cook the Pork: the marinated pork in the banana leaf-lined dish. Pour any remaining marinade over the meat.Fold the banana leaves over the pork to create a package. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. (You Could re-season here if you are bad ass.) Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 3-4 hours, or until the pork is very tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Serve: cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.Shred the pork using two forks.Serve the Cochinita Pibil with warm corn tortillas, pickled red onions, and a squeeze of lime. Enjoy with rice or beans if desired.
Recipe Note
Tips:
Pickled Red Onions: To make a quick pickled onion, thinly slice a red onion and soak it in a mixture of 1/2 cup lime juice and a pinch of salt for at least 30 minutes.Banana Leaves Substitute: If you can’t find banana leaves, you can use aluminum foil to wrap the pork, though the banana leaves add a distinctive flavor.
Enjoy your delicious Cochinita Pibil!
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