Cochinita Pibil Tacos

Cochinita Pibil Tacos

Prep 30 min Cook 4 hrRegional/specialtyMediumServes 10

Yucatan achiote-and-sour-orange pork, traditionally wrapped in banana leaf and slow-roasted.

Ingredients

  • 4 lb pork shoulder, cubed
  • 3 oz achiote paste
  • 1 cup sour orange juice (or 2/3 orange + 1/3 lime)
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Banana leaves
  • Salt
  • Pickled red onion
  • Habanero salsa
  • Corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend the achiote, sour orange juice, garlic, cumin, oregano and salt into a marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate the pork overnight.

  3. 3

    Line a dutch oven with banana leaves, add the pork and marinade, and fold the leaves over.

  4. 4

    Cover and roast at 300F for 4 hours until falling apart.

  5. 5

    Shred the pork in its juices.

  6. 6

    Serve with pickled red onion and habanero salsa.

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