YUCATAN ROAST PORK (COCHINITA PIBIL)
Steps:
- 1. Cover annatto seed with boiling water. Cover and let stand at least 12 hours; drain. 2. Place annatto seed, peppercorns, garlic, orange juice, cumin, salt and oregano in blender container. Cover and blend by pulsing, scraping sides occasionally, until annatto seeds are chopped, about 1 minute. 3. Make several deep cuts in pork roast. Place pork in shallow non-reactive dish. Pour marinade over pork; rub into cuts. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours. 4. Prepare Sweet Pickled Onions. 5. Place pork and marinade in Dutch oven. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F, turning pork and spooning marinade over pork occasionally, until very tender, about 3 hours. Remove pork; let stand 30 minutes. 6. Remove bones and fat from pork; pull pork into shreds. Skim fat from marinade. Return pork to marinade. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until pork is hot, about 10 minutes. 7. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the pork mixture onto each warm tortilla; top with Sweet Pickled Onions. Fold in sides of tortillas. Serve with Baked Plantains, if desired. Sweet Pickled Onions 2 large onions, sliced 1/4 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Cover onions with water in skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes; drain. Mix onions, vinegar and sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
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[email protected]This was my first time making cochinita pibil, and it turned out amazing! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Sardar Amir
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pork and kept asking for the recipe.
Romesh Das
[email protected]I've tried several cochinita pibil recipes, and this one is by far the best. The pork is incredibly tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
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[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for cochinita pibil. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Olaoluwa Rachel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but this dish was really good. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
MAX porras
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out great! I used a Dutch oven instead of a slow cooker, and it worked perfectly.
Corina Zuniga
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the banana leaves give to the pork. It's a really unique and delicious dish.
JUAN Martinez
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork is fall-apart tender and the sauce is incredible. I served it with black beans and rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Addobea Sheritta
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the pork turned out dry and tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Shazin Baloch
[email protected]This was my first time making cochinita pibil, and it turned out amazing! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Josh Price
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The achiote paste gives the pork such a unique and delicious flavor.
Muhiyiddiin Qaasim
[email protected]This cochinita pibil recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. Even my picky eater friends loved it.