Instant Cochinita Pibil

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Pressure-cooked pork shoulder in orange juice seasoned with achiote (annatto) and guajillo peppers - a quick version of the traditional Mexican pulled pork dish from the Yucatan Peninsula.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr10 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Instant Cochinita Pibil

Ingredients

1 red onion

thinly sliced

3 habanero peppers

sliced

10 limes

juiced

salt to taste

3 ounces dried guajillo chile peppers

seeded and deveined

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 pounds boneless pork shoulder

cut into 1-inch cubes

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

3 cups fresh squeezed orange juice

1 cup white vinegar

7 ½ ounces achiote paste

1 bulb bulb garlic

peeled

Mexican White Sauce

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine onion habanero peppers lime juice and salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate onion-habanero salsa while preparing and cooking the pork.

Step 2

Place guajillo peppers in a bowl; pour enough hot water over the peppers to cover. Soak until peppers are softened about 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper on all sides; cook in the hot oil until completely browned 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pork into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®).

Step 4

Combine guajillo peppers orange juice vinegar achiote paste and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the sauce over the pork cubes in the pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 6

Remove the pork to a serving dish and shred with 2 forks. Pour the achiote sauce over the shredded pork. Serve with the onion-habanero salsa.

Nutritional Information

Instant Cochinita Pibil

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 389

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33g 66%

Carbohydrates: 39.7g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 8.1g 32%

Sugars: 13.3g

Fat: 13.2g 20%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 20%

Cholesterol: 85.3mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 4114IU 82%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.9mg 107%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 50%

Vitamin C: 105.5mg 176%

Folate: 59.1mcg 15%

Calcium: 99.3mg 10%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 63.7mg 23%

Potassium: 1076.8mg 30%

Sodium: 359.7mg 14%

Thiamin: 1mg 102%

Calories From Fat: 119.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.