Cochinita pibil

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¾ cup Annatto or Achiote paste
10 Cloves garlic, chopped
1½ cup Orange juice
Juice of 2 limes
8 Bay leaves, crumbled
2 teaspoons Cumin seeds
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Ground thyme
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 teaspoon Sea salt
2 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds Pork butt, cut into 2-inch
Chunks
1 pounds Banana leaves, softened over
Low flame, or foil
2 White onions, sliced 1/2inch
Thick
5 Roma tomatoes, sliced
½ Inch thick
4 Anaheim chiles, roasted,
Peeled and sliced into
Strips

Directions

In a medium size bowl, mash together the achiote paste, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, bay leaves, cumin, cinnamon, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper with a fork. Add the pork, toss to evenly coat and marinate, at room temperature, at least 4 hours. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Heat a dry castiron skillet over high heat. Char the onion until blackened on both sides. Char the tomatoes on both sides. Reserve.

Line a large baking dish with one layer of the banana leaves or foil.

Arrange the pork in an even layer and top with the onions, tomatoes and chiles and all the marinade. Cover with more banana leaves and wrap the dish tightly in foil. Bake for 21/2 hours or until the pork is tender and moist. Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes. Unwrap and serve with pickled shallots.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

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