Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork) Recipe). 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!!!!

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 6hrs20 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 6hrs55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork) Recipe

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

A Fantastic Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Nutritional Information

Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 468

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.1g 54%

Carbohydrates: 39.6g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 8.1g 32%

Sugars: 13.3g

Fat: 24.9g 38%

Saturated Fat: 8.3g 42%

Cholesterol: 89.2mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 4102.8IU 82%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.2mg 86%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 41%

Vitamin C: 105.1mg 175%

Folate: 62.8mcg 16%

Calcium: 102.2mg 10%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 55.5mg 20%

Potassium: 1027.2mg 29%

Sodium: 368.5mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 75%

Calories From Fat: 223.7

*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.