Directions:
- The night before or the morning before you plan to serve this, mix the orange and lime juice with the achiote paste and salt in a blender until combined. Be sure to rinse the blender soon afterwards, as the achiote stains. Cut the pork into chunks of about 2 inches square. Don't trim the fat, as you will need it in the braising to come. You can always pick it out later. Put the pork in a non-reactive (glass, stainless steel or plastic) container, then pour over the marinade mixture. Mix well, cover and keep in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Cooking takes 3-4 hours, so plan ahead. Preheat the oven to 325*. Line a large casserole with a double layer of heavy duty foil. Pour in the pork and marinade and close the foil tightly. Put the casserole in the oven and bake for at least 3 hours. You want it pretty much falling apart, so start checking at the 3 hour mark.
- When the pork is tender, take it out of the oven and open the foil. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon to a bowl, then shred it with two forks. Pour enough sauce over the meat to make it wet.
- To serve, either use this as taco meat or eat it over rice, garnished with cilantro, lime wedges and queso seco. Pickled red onions are a traditional garnish.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 534.32 Kcal (2237 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 268.76 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 29.86g | 46% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 177.28mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 844.64mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1008.63mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.75g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 3.71g | 15% | |
| Protein | 56.17g | 112% | |
| Vitamin C | 29.4mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 156.57 Kcal (656 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 78.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.75g | 46% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 51.95mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 247.5mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 295.55mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.68g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.09g | 15% | |
| Protein | 16.46g | 112% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 21.4mg | 7% | |
* 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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