Cochinita Pibil Recipe

Name: Cochinita Pibil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Annatto or Achiote paste; 10 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 cup orange juice; Juice of 2 limes; 8 bay leaves, crumbled; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoon ground thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 4 pounds pork butt, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 pound banana leaves, softened over low flame, or foil; 2 white onions, sliced 1/2inch thick; 5 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/2inch thick; 4 Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled and sliced into strips

Servings: persons

3/4 cup Annatto or Achiote paste
10 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cup orange juice
Juice of 2 limes
8 bay leaves, crumbled
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds pork butt, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 pound banana leaves, softened over low flame, or foil
2 white onions, sliced 1/2inch thick
5 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/2inch thick
4 Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled and sliced into strips

1
In a mediumsize bowl, mash together the achiote paste, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, bay leaves, cumin, cinnamon, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper with a fork.
2
Add the pork, toss to evenly coat and marinate, at room temperature, at least 4 hours.
3
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
4
Heat a dry castiron skillet over high heat.
5
Char the onion until blackened on both sides.
6
Char the tomatoes on both sides.
7
Reserve.
8
Line a large baking dish with one layer of the banana leaves or foil.
9
Arrange the pork in an even layer and top with the onions, tomatoes and chiles and all the marinade.
10
Cover with more banana leaves and wrap the dish tightly in foil.
11
Bake for 21/2 hours or until the pork is tender and moist.
12
Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes.
13
Unwrap and serve with pickled shallots.

1312

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup Annatto or Achiote paste, 10 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 1/2 cup orange juice, Juice of 2 limes, and more.

Yes, Cochinita Pibil falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cochinita Pibil

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