Cochinita Pibil Recipe
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Cochinita Pibil

By: TAWMTHEBOMB 
"This is my favorite Mexican pork dish that is always a hit. Can be toned down with less or no peppers and still tastes awesome. If you can find Seville orange juice, use it in place of the lemon and regular orange juice for authentic Mexican flavor. Quite easy to prepare too! Your whole family will love this famous Mexican dish!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork butt roast with bone
  • 2 tablespoons achiote paste
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 red onions, sliced into rings

Directions

  1. Poke holes all over the pork with a fork. Rub achiote paste all over the pork, and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the orange juice, lemon juice, and habanero peppers. Mix in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, coriander, salt and pepper. Place pork in the mixture, cover, and refrigerate overnight, turning two or three times.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Wrap the pork and marinade in aluminum foil or banana leaves that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes. Place into a casserole dish, and cover.
  3. Bake for about 2 hours, until the meat falls off the bone. The slower you cook it, the better it is. You could also bake it in a 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) oven for 4 or 5 hours, or in a slow cooker without the foil or leaves.
  4. While the pork is cooking, make the sauce. Bring the red wine vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Add onions, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender. Pour sauce over pork, and serve with white rice and corn tortillas. Each person can make tacos or fajitas with the pork, the rice and the sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 222 | Total Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 60mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by Chynna-Destiny   view full review
I am only rating this so that no one else will make the mistake that I made. I am sure the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by KATHARINAMST   view full review
At first I was a little intimidated by the number of ingredients but this recipe turned out to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by Pat   view full review
A bit different than other versions of this dish I have eaten, but really tasty nonetheless. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2006 by S. N.   view full review
After a frustrating search around town for Achiote paste, I did a computer search and it led...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by randyontheglobe   view full review
I was most disappointed with this recipe. Instead of the succulent and savory dish I know...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by MORTENSEN   view full review
FANTASTIC- Already planning it for when company comes over.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by MORTHANA   view full review
This is to die for!!!!:-)
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by lohroffe   view full review
It wasn't as flavorful as I'd hoped, but it's probably my own fault because 1. I substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2004 by BAJATHECAT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The ingredients are so awesome but the flavors just didn't materialize. We were disappointed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2004 by damitWS6   view full review
"Nothing Special. Just happens to be my favorite." Needs tequila in the sauce!

 

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