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Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Pulled Pork in Annatto Sauce)
Chef Gaby Cervello
"This cochinita pibil recipe is straight from Mexico. Pork shoulder is cooked in a spicy red annatto sauce, then shredded and served with habanero sauce."
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Ingredients
1 h 50 m servings 422 calsOriginal recipe yields 12 servings
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- Combine achiote paste, white onion, garlic, orange juice, lemon juice, 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano in a blender; blend marinade until smooth.
- Rub pork with salt and pepper and place in a pressure cooker. Add lard and pour marinade over pork. Add 2 cups water. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat to High heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low or low. Cook for 45 minutes from the start of the whistling sound. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and transfer pork to a large platter.
- Prepare the habanero sauce while the meat is cooking. Combine red onion and habanero chiles in a gravy boat. Add 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup white vinegar, and warm water. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano and mix until everything is well combined.
- Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the pressure cooker with the cooking juices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered until cooking juices have reduced, about 30 minutes. Serve with habanero sauce.
Footnotes
- Cook's Notes:
- For an even more intense flavor and if you have the time, cover meat with annatto sauce and marinate for about 8 hours.
- Be careful when handling the peppers as they are very spicy and you might want to wear gloves.
- Watch the recipe video in Spanish on my blog: Gaby Cervello
- Editor's Note:
- If you can't find achiote paste, you can make your own with annato seeds, cumin seeds, allspice, and other ingredients. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 422 calories; 25.6 g fat; 8.3 g carbohydrates; 37.6 g protein; 122 mg cholesterol; 1334 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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