Puerco Pibil / Cochinita Pibil Recipe

Name: Puerco Pibil / Cochinita Pibil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 lb. pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes; 4 oz. annato seeds; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 tsp. whole cloves; 15 allspice berries; 1-1/3 tbsp. cumin seeds; 4 tbsp. kosher salt; 2 tbsp. black peppercorns; 1 head garlic; 3 habaneros, deveined, seeded and finely diced; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; white wine vinegar; 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup Tequila (the good stuff); 2 banana leaves

Servings: persons

10 lb. pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
4 oz. annato seeds
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp. whole cloves
15 allspice berries
1-1/3 tbsp. cumin seeds
4 tbsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. black peppercorns
1 head garlic
3 habaneros, deveined, seeded and finely diced
1 cup orange juice
1 cup apple cider vinegar
white wine vinegar
1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup Tequila (the good stuff)
2 banana leaves

1
Begin preparation either the night before or 12 hours before dinner in the morning.
2
Cut the pork shoulder into 2-inch cubes; set aside in a pan, bowl or sealable bag where it will be able to marinate.
3
Using a spice grinder, pulverize the annato seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, cumin, salt and peppercorns until ground into a fine dust.
4
Mix spices with liquids, garlic and habaneros.
5
Blend the liquid and the spices together in a blender to ensure that all of the ingredients are mixed together well.
6
Pour marinade over the pork shoulder; cover or seal and place in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
7
Line two 9x13-inch casserole dishes with banana leaves, making sure that the leaves hang over the dish enough to wrap around the pork.
8
Places the pork inside the banana leaves, and pour the marinade evenly over the pork.
9
Wrap the banana leaves around the pork.
10
Cover the dish in aluminum foil.
11
Bake in a preheated 325F oven for 4 hours.
12
Serve over rice or as a filling for corn tortillas.

3365

kcal

Calories

165

Fat

143

Carbs

326

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 lb. pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes, 4 oz. annato seeds, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 tsp. whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Puerco Pibil / 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.

Puerco Pibil / Cochinita Pibil

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