Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)

Name: Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 380 min
Total time: 415 min
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

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A traditional Mexican dish without 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. Mouthwatering!!!!

Recipe 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

Yield:

6 servings

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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 ½ ounces achiote paste

Directions

Combine the onion, habanero peppers, lime juice, and salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate while preparing and cooking the pork. Use rubber gloves when preparing the habanero peppers and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or skin while slicing peppers.
Place the guajillo peppers in a bowl; pour enough hot water over the peppers to cover. Allow to soak until the peppers are softened, about 10 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper; cook in the hot oil until completely browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker.
Combine the guajillo peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and achiote paste in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the sauce over the pork cubes in the slow cooker.
Cook on High until the pork easily falls apart, 6 to 8 hours. Remove the pork to a serving dish and shred with 2 forks. Pour the achiote sauce over the 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
Vitamin C 105mg	526%
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.