WALTER'S COCHINITA PIBIL

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Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon annatto (ground achiote seeds)
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon peppercorns
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 whole cloves, ground
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh oregano, roughly chopped
1 habanero chile, seeded and chopped
Juice of 8 limes or bitter oranges, or white wine vinegar
One 4-pound/2 kg bone-in pork shoulder
8 banana leaves, soaked
2 tablespoons/30 ml olive oil
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves finely chopped
1 habanero chile, seeded and diced
1 red onion, diced
Juice of 1 seville orange or 2 limes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tomatoes, seeded and diced
Zest and juice of 3 limes or 2 seville oranges
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
1 onion, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 sections of baguette or tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
  • For the recado: Using a food processor, reduce the annatto, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon, salt, cloves, garlic, oregano and chile to form a paste. Add the juice and pulse until combined.
  • Rub the pork shoulder with some of the recado. Lay half the banana leaves in a roasting pan. Put the pork shoulder on the banana leaves and cover with the remaining leaves. Pour the remaining recado on top. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the oven until the meat falls off the bone, about 6 hours.
  • Meanwhile, for the mild salsa: Mix together the olive oil, cilantro, onions and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • For the spicy salsa: Mix together the tomatoes, lime zest and juice, cilantro, chile and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Serve the pork with baguette sections or tortillas, add a ladle of the sauce and garnish with the salsas.

Ayesha Amir
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mayar Meqbal
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This was one of the best meals I've ever had. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Jared Murphy
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this recipe with no problem. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


David Pate
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.


francis ngigi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abishek Krmahto
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This was one of the best meals I've ever had. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Imran Bahtti
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this recipe with no problem. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Manxa Khattam
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.


Mlsmailmailk Mlsmailmailk
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rizzly Kevo
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This was one of the best meals I've ever had. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


kirboli
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this recipe with no problem. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Safial Malik
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.


cricket ka killadi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadurshan Saundaraja
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This was one of the best meals I've ever had. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Zuer l Fake acc
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this recipe with no problem. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Derren Ellis
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.


md shamsuddin
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I was pleasantly surprised. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Op
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Jasmine Kidder
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This was an amazing dish! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.