TACO YUCATECO

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
3 1/2 ounces annatto (achiote)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon whole black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
4 pounds pork butt
1 banana leaf
1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, julienned
6 1/4 ounces sour orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 quart dried whole black beans, rinsed
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 onions, quartered
2 ounces canola oil
1 cup corn masa, such as Maseca

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Mix the orange juice, lime juice, annatto, vinegar, oregano, black pepper, salt, cumin, garlic and onion in a blender.
  • For the cochinita pibil: Remove some fat off the pork butt and cut into 3- to 4-inch square chunks.
  • Cut the banana leaf in to 5 to 6 pieces. Cover the inside of a pressure cooker with the banana leaves. Put the pork chunks in the pressure cooker and cover with the banana leaves. Cover the pork with the marinade and cook on medium-low pressure until the meat can be shredded with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • For the pickled red onions: Mix the habanero, onion, orange juice, salt, pepper and oregano in a bowl and let it rest for at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • For the beans: Fill a pot with 6 quarts of water and add the beans, garlic and 1/2 onion. Boil for 40 minutes to 1 hour, moving the beans every 10 minutes.
  • Cook the remaining onion in a skillet for 5 minutes. Add the caramelized onions to the beans and blend.
  • For the corn tortilla: Mix together the masa and 3/4 cup hot water until thoroughly combined. Shape into balls about the size of a golf ball.
  • Using a tortilla press, place each masa ball in between two sheets of plastic wrap and press.
  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add a tortilla and cook for about 30 seconds; flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • To assemble the taco: Put a full spoon of the black beans on a warm tortilla, then top with the cochinita pibil and finish with 3 to 4 pieces of pickled red onions.

Sabeeha Naseer
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The tacos were delicious and I would definitely make them again.


BdR Papa Tiger
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I had some trouble finding achiote paste, but I was able to make my own using the recipe provided. The tacos turned out great!


Raysa JannatunR
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The tacos were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Rizwan Hossain
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The tacos were good, but I found the pork to be a bit dry. I think I would add more liquid to the marinade next time.


Angry Ethan
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This recipe is a great way to change up your taco night routine. The achiote paste gives the pork a really unique flavor that I loved.


Maddison Downie
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I've been looking for a good taco recipe for a while now and this one is definitely a keeper! The tacos were flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly.


Mohamed Mufeed
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These tacos were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Donald Taylor
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the tacos and they were gone in no time.


Sajed Sajed Sajed Sajed
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The tacos were amazing!


Gift Nkomazana
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I'm not a huge fan of tacos, but these were actually really good! The pork was cooked perfectly and the flavors were really well-balanced.


Teena Sarfraz
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These tacos were a great way to spice up my Taco Tuesday! The achiote paste gave the pork a really unique flavor, and the pickled onions added a nice tang.


Safdar Hussain Babbar
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The tacos were delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tacos.


Charity Smith
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This recipe was easy to follow and the tacos turned out great! I especially loved the achiote paste, which gave the pork a really unique and flavorful taste.


I2geusb2h Hehej2jeh
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I made this taco recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the flavors and the pork was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


jwja gyan
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This is the most delicious taco recipe I've ever tried! The combination of flavors is amazing, and the pork is so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again soon.