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Easy Cochinita Pibil Recipe

Easy Cochinita Pibil Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Cochinita Pibil recipe is a delicious Mexican dish featuring tender, flavorful pork marinated in achiote paste and citrus juices, slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, and served with warm tortillas and pickled onions. Perfect for a festive meal or casual gathering!


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
  • 3 tbsp achiote paste
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For Serving:

  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Pickled red onions
  • Warm corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Pork: In a blender or bowl, mix achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Cook the Pork: Marinate pork in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Preheat oven to 325°F, transfer pork and marinade to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 3 hours.
  3. Shred and Serve: Shred pork, toss with pan juices, and serve with tortillas, pickled onions, and sliced red onion.

Notes

  • For a quicker version, use a pressure cooker or Instant Pot for about 1 hour.
  • This dish freezes well and is great for tacos or bowl fillings.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (without tortillas)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg