COCHINITA PIBIL (MAYAN PORK ROAST)
A cornerstone of the cuisine of the Maya, this is a simple recipe for a moist, spicy pork roast. If you can't banana leaves you can use foil paper and still get very tender meat.To slice the habaneros use a fork and knife because they will irritate your skin if you touch them. Serve the tacos with fresh salsa and avocado and cucumber slices to garnish. Prep time does not include marinating time.
Provided by Mami J
Categories Pork
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 roast, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the marinade:.
- In a large glass or plastic dish use a fork to dissolve the anatto paste in the orange and lime juice and the vinegar. Add the all-spice.
- Rinse and pat the pork roast dry. Remove and discard any fat lumps. Rub the salt and pepper all over the meat and place in the dish with the marinade. Turn the meat to cover it in the marinade. Let marinate for at least 1 hour, but no more than 6 hours, in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
- Take the meat out of the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, turn on a burner in you stove to low heat. Unfold the banana leaves and toast them very lightly, one by one, directly over the flame, do this using gloves or kitchen thongs, being very careful not to burn the leaves, you only want them to soften a bit.
- Place enough banana leaves to cover the bottom of a roasting pan and place the meat on top. Pour as much of the marinade on the meat as you can and then cover the meat with the rest of the banana leaves, making sure that there are no gaps between the leaves.
- Place the pan in the oven and roast for an hour, or until the meat is well done and very tender. Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and let marinate as the meat cooks.
- To serve, pull or cut the meat into shreds, divide into portions and let each person make their own tacos, topping them with the sliced onion salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.5, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 105.3, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2, Protein 32.3
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Daniel Ekpenyong
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cochinita pibil was fantastic. I will definitely be making this again.
Shahzaibb Merani
[email protected]This cochinita pibil was a bit spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
Januka Rajapaksha
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pork, but I tried this cochinita pibil and I was pleasantly surprised. It was very good! The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Star captain Inspire
[email protected]I made this cochinita pibil for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Erika Richardson
[email protected]This is the best cochinita pibil I've ever had. The pork was so tender and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ifftikhar Ali
[email protected]The cochinita pibil was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
atbin tamu
[email protected]I've made this cochinita pibil several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a party or a special occasion.
Rasel Miaa
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the results were worth it. The cochinita pibil was delicious and my family loved it.
zoe harper
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cochinita pibil turned out dry and tough. The sauce was also bland.
Achraf safehippo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cochinita pibil was fantastic. The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Gaming with Sanim
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cochinita pibil turned out great. The pork was tender and juicy and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my guests.
Micheal Mengatu
[email protected]The cochinita pibil was delicious! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
david friday
[email protected]This cochinita pibil was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
Nicola Smith
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did. The cochinita pibil was perfectly seasoned and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Maleka Disgin
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.
MNAS YT
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but this cochinita pibil changed my mind. It was so good! The meat was so juicy and the sauce was perfect.
King Val
[email protected]This cochinita pibil was AMAZING! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.