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Cochinita Pibil Recipe

A traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 kg Pork shoulder
  • 100 ml Orange juice Freshly squeezed
  • 50 ml Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Achiote paste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Ground
  • 1 unit Banana leaves For wrapping

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. 2. Blend orange juice, lime juice, garlic, achiote paste, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. 3. Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder.
  4. 4. Wrap the pork in banana leaves and place in a baking dish.
  5. 5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 4 hours.
  6. 6. Shred the pork and serve with tortillas and pickled onions.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Pork, Slow-Roasted
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