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Best Cochinita Pibil Recipe
Prepare to fall in love with juicy, meltingly tender, aromatic Cochinita Pibil with just minutes of hands-on prep! This recipe is an approachable adaptation of the traditional dish, made with accessible ingredients but tastes just as smoky, sweet, tangy, earthy, and fabulous as the traditional dish! This is accomplished by a zippy, expertly seasoned marinade, liquid smoke, smaller pork pieces, marinating overnight, and cooking low and slow.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 14h 30m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 8h👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- blender
- slow cooker
- cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep Pork: Pat the pork dry and cut it into 4-inch cubes. Transfer them to a large bowl or freezer bag.
2
Make the Marinade. Place the Marinade ingredients in a high-powered blender and pulse until combined. Pour the mixture over the pork and massage to combine.
3
Marinate: Marinate in the refrigerator for ⏱️ 4-12 hours (the longer, the better).
4
Cook: Transfer the pork and Marinade to a lightly greased slow cooker. Cook on low for ⏱️ 7-9 hours, until the pork shreds easily with a fork. Transfer to a cutting board, shred, and then return to the slow cooker to soak up the juices for ⏱️ 20 minutes on LOW.
5
Adjust to taste. Add lime juice for tangier, brown sugar for sweeter, cayenne, chipotle pepper, or hot sauce for spicier, and/or salt to taste.
6
Serve: Pile the meat in warm tortillas and top with desired toppings, traditionally pickled red onions, a squeeze of lime juice, fresh cilantro, and cotija cheese.
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