Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)

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An authentic cochinita pibil recipe without a lot of the work! I couldn't believe that something that good was so easy to make. The achiote paste can easily be found at most Mexican grocery stores.

Submitted by gem
Published on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 1 red onion, sliced thin

  • 3 habanero peppers, sliced

  • 10 limes, juiced

  • salt, to taste

  • 3 ounces dried guajillo chile peppers, seeded and deveined

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • salt and pepper, to taste

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 3 cups fresh orange juice

  • 1 cup white vinegar

  • 1 bulb garlic, peeled

  • 7.5 ounces achiote paste

Directions

  1. Combine onion, habanero peppers, lime juice, and salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate while preparing and cooking pork. Use rubber gloves when preparing habanero peppers and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or skin while slicing peppers.

  2. Place guajillo peppers in a bowl; pour enough hot water over peppers to cover. Allow to soak until peppers are softened, about 10 minutes.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper; cook in hot oil until completely browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer pork to a slow cooker.

  4. Combine guajillo peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and achiote paste in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour sauce over pork cubes in the slow cooker.

  5. Cook on High until pork easily falls apart, 6 to 8 hours. Remove pork to a serving dish and shred with 2 forks. Pour achiote sauce over shredded pork. To serve, top with the onion-habanero salsa.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

468 Calories
25g Fat
40g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 468
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 369mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 105mg 117%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 1027mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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