pibil pork

Those cochinita pibil tacos are juicy, packed with authentic Mexican flavors, and one of the most delicious dishes from Mexico. Learn how to make them at home with this super easy recipe.

Authentic Cochinita Pibil Tacos

pork

corn tortillas (read note 3)

banana leaves (or foil)

limes (for serving)

Tbsp achiote paste (read notes)

Seville orange juice (read notes)

onion

garlic

oregano

cumin seeds

allspice

¼ tsp black peppercorn

cinnamon

cloves

tsp salt

habanero peppers (seeded

red onions

salt (to taste)

In a food processor, place the achiote paste, onion, garlic cloves, oregano, cumin seeds, allspice, peppercorns, whole cloves, and cinnamon.

Pour the bitter orange juice, salt, and pulse until you will have a paste (read notes 1 &amp; 2).

Place pork meat in a large bowl and add the achiote paste. Turn to coat well.

Cover and allow the meat to marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours.

Marinate the meat:

Fold an oven-proof pot with banana leaves or aluminum foil.

Place the marinated meat inside and cover with more banana leaves.

Pour ½ cup of water into the pot so it will create some steam to cook the meat.

Cook in the oven at 330°F/165°C for 4 hours or until the meat is nicely fork-tender.

*Important! Half into the cooking time, taste the stew and adjust salt if needed.

Cook the cochinita pibil:

Place sliced red onions, habanero pepper, oregano, and salt in a medium bowl.

Add bitter orange juice, and mix for 1 minute.

Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes before serving.

Make the Xnipec salsa:

Warm the corn tortillas in a comal or skillet for half a minute per side or until soft and pliable.

Place tortillas flat on a plate and add some shredded cochinita in the middle of each tortilla.

Top with the xnipec salsa and enjoy with a squeeze of lime.

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