Cochinita Pibil (Puerco Pibil)

A tasty slow roasted pork marinated in sour oranges and red annatto seeds.

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 10m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 4h👤 kevin📖 closetcooking

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🥘 Ingredients

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Grind the annatto seeds, oregano, peppercorns, cumin, clove, allspice and cinnamon in a grinder until powdered.

oregano1 teaspoon

Blend the ground mixture along with the salt, garlic and orange juice in a blender. (If possible let sit overnight and blend again.)

salt1 teaspoongarlic, chopped6 cloves

Cut the pork into 1 inch cubes and marinate in the mixture, covered, in the fridge for several hours to overnight.

Wrap the pork along with the marinade in banana leaves or foil and place it in a large baking dish.

banana leaves or foil

Bake in a preheated 325F/170C oven until falling apart tender, about ⏱️ 3-4 hours.