Cochinita Pibil
Mexican

Cochinita Pibil

★★★★½ (4.8)

Yucatan-style pork marinated in tangy achiote paste and sour orange, then slow-roasted wrapped in banana leaves until impossibly tender - a fragrant, citrusy dish unlike any other Mexican pork.

25 min Prep
210 min Cook
475 min Total
6 Servings
  • Achiote and citrus marinade gives the pork a signature tangy, earthy flavor found nowhere else
  • Slow roasting wrapped in banana leaves keeps the meat exceptionally moist
  • Bright pickled red onion is the perfect sharp contrast to the rich pork
  • 3.5 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
  • 3.5 oz achiote paste
  • +12 more ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
  1. In a blender, combine the achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, 1/4 cup vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, and 2 teaspoons salt. Blend for 1 minute until completely smooth and the mixture turns a deep brick-red color.

Continue simmering until the sauce reduces and coats the back of a spoon.

Rest the dish for five minutes before serving with your favorite side.

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