Cochinita Pibil Recipe

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Cochinita Pibil
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
277
Calories
Total time
300
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place pork in a freezer bag or other large plastic bag, strong trash bags work well.
  2. Dry toast Mexican oregano & cumin seeds in a hot, heavy skillet one at a time, stirring or shaking the pan to prevent burning. They are done when color has deepen and little wisps of smoke are formed.
  3. Mix all the ingredients, except banana leaves in a blender or food processor (break up the Achiote Paste before adding) Pour in with pork, seal bag, and distribute well to coat meat. Be careful not to get on hands it will stain them red! ( I used a meat injector also).
  4. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight in frig, overnight is best.
  5. If banana leaves are frozen, thaw and rinse well in cool water. If you can use fresh banana leaves you will need to wilt them over the burner on your stove, be careful not to burn them. Heat them until they are pliable.
  6. Line the bottom of a heavy roasting pan with 2 or 3 banana leaves, long enough to be able to fold over the roast covering it completely. They should over lap the pan on all sides.
  7. Remove pork roast from the bag and reserve marinade.
  8. Place pork fat side up on the banana leaves in the pan, pour marinade over top of the meat.
  9. Place 3 or 4 more banana leaves over the pork and inside the bottom leaves. Pull bottom leaves around meat and tie with cooking string around this package form both directions to secure.
  10. Place either in the grill with lid down or in the oven at 325°F for 3-1/2 to 4 hours until meat is tender. Leaves may be almost black on the outside when finished. When we used the smoker it took close to 8 hours.
  11. Allow to cool for 20 minutes; then slit open banana leaves with knife or scissors, (be careful of the steam) and remove pork.
  12. Serve with fresh corm tortillas, salsa of your choice, red pickled onions, guacamole, chopped cilantro, etc.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 277.4 Kcal (1161 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.47g 24%
Cholesterol 34.01mg 11%
Sodium 869.5mg 36%
Potassium 536.34mg 11%
Total Carbs 21.46g 7%
Sugars 9.67g 39%
Dietary Fiber 3.42g 14%
Protein 14.38g 29%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 36%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 77.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.28 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.99g 24%
Cholesterol 17.57mg 11%
Sodium 449.1mg 36%
Potassium 277.02mg 11%
Total Carbs 11.08g 7%
Sugars 5g 39%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 14%
Protein 7.43g 29%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 36%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 40.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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