Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Braised Pork)

porkorange juicelemon juicemexicanhabanero chilebraisedtequilaallspiceannattoclovewhole cumin
14 servings

Ingredients

Sl NoDescriptionQuantityMacros split
1annatto seeds5 tbsp—Buy
2cumin seeds2 tsp
38 kcal2g protein · 4g carbs · 2g fat
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3peppercorns1 tbsp
38 kcal2g protein · 10g carbs · 1g fat
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4allspice berries0 g—Buy
5whole cloves0.5 tsp—Buy
6habanero chiles0 g—Buy
7orange juice0.5 cup
90 kcal1g protein · 21g carbs · 0g fat
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8white vinegar0.5 cup
22 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
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9salt2 tbsp
0 kcal0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
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10garlic8 clove
60 kcal3g protein · 13g carbs · 0g fat
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11lemons5 piece—Buy
12splash of tequila0 g—Buy
13pork butt5 lb
4400 kcal600g protein · 0g carbs · 200g fat
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14Banana leaves and/or heavy-duty aluminium foil0 g—Buy
15White0 g—Buy
Total, all ingredients4648 kcal · 607g protein · 48g carbs · 203g fatestimated
Per serving332 kcal · 43g protein · 3g carbs · 15g fatestimated
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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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