Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Braised Pork)
Ingredients
| Sl No | Description | Quantity | Macros split | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | annatto seeds | 5 tbsp | — | Buy |
| 2 | cumin seeds | 2 tsp | 38 kcal2g protein · 4g carbs · 2g fat | Buy |
| 3 | peppercorns | 1 tbsp | 38 kcal2g protein · 10g carbs · 1g fat | Buy |
| 4 | allspice berries | 0 g | — | Buy |
| 5 | whole cloves | 0.5 tsp | — | Buy |
| 6 | habanero chiles | 0 g | — | Buy |
| 7 | orange juice | 0.5 cup | 90 kcal1g protein · 21g carbs · 0g fat | Buy |
| 8 | white vinegar | 0.5 cup | 22 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat | Buy |
| 9 | salt | 2 tbsp | 0 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat | Buy |
| 10 | garlic | 8 clove | 60 kcal3g protein · 13g carbs · 0g fat | Buy |
| 11 | lemons | 5 piece | — | Buy |
| 12 | splash of tequila | 0 g | — | Buy |
| 13 | pork butt | 5 lb | 4400 kcal600g protein · 0g carbs · 200g fat | Buy |
| 14 | Banana leaves and/or heavy-duty aluminium foil | 0 g | — | Buy |
| 15 | White | 0 g | — | Buy |
Directions
Place the annatto, cumin, peppercorns, allspice, and cloves in a spice grinder and process to a fine powder. You can use an electric coffee grinder for the spices, but it will not be suitable for coffee afterwards.
Remove the seeds and veins from the habanero chiles and chop coarsely. If you want a hotter dish, leave some of the veins and seeds in.
Process the orange juice, vinegar, chiles, salt, garlic, and the spice powder in a blender or food processor until liquefied. Add the lemon juice and tequila.
Cut the pork into 2-inch (5 cm) chunks. Leave the fat on the meat, to keep the pork moist while roasting; you can remove it after cooking if you wish.
Place pork in a large, self-sealing plastic bag with the marinade. Seal bag and turn to evenly coat the meat. Refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
Heat oven to 325°F (160°C). Dump the meat and the marinade in a roasting pan lined with banana leaves or foil, making sure to wrap tightly so no steam escapes. If using banana leaves, an outer wrapping with foil will help seal in the steam.
Bake for 4 hours. Open packet carefully; the meat should shred easily with a fork.
Serve over rice, or shred and serve with taco shells or tortillas.
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