Puerco Pibil Recipe

Name: Puerco Pibil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs pork butt; 5 tablespoons whole annatto seeds; 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon peppercorn; 8 whole allspice, seed; ½ teaspoon whole cloves; 2 habanero peppers; ½ cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons salt; 8 garlic cloves; 1 dash tequila; 5 lemons, juice of; banana leaf

Servings: persons

5 lbs pork butt
5 tablespoons whole annatto seeds
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1 tablespoon peppercorn
8 whole allspice, seed
½ teaspoon whole cloves
2 habanero peppers
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
8 garlic cloves
1 dash tequila
5 lemons, juice of
banana leaf

1
Grind spices from A) in a grinder designated for kitchen spices to fine powder (you don't want to use it for coffee beans).
2
Stem and seed 2 habanero chiles (if you like it super hot, you can leave a few seeds in) and roughly chop.
3
Combine ground spices, liquids from B, chopped habanero chiles and puree.
4
Combine juice from 5 lemons and tequila into the mixture from (3).
5
Cut pork butt into 2-inch cubes, put them in a large ziplock bag and pour in the marinade from (4).
6
Marinade for at least an hour, but not overnight.
7
(Acidity from lemon and vinegar will cook the meat and toughen it if marinaded for too long).
8
Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with banana leaves, add the pork, and fold the banana leaves over to cover.
9
Cover the pan with aluminum foil tightly so steam won't come out.
10
Bake under 350F for 4 hours.
11
Rest for half an hour and serve with rice or tortilla.

1748

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

168

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs pork butt, 5 tablespoons whole annatto seeds, 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon peppercorn, and more.

Yes, Puerco 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.

Puerco Pibil

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