Description
Learn how to make Easy Cochinita Pibil, a classic Mexican dish featuring tender, flavorful pulled pork marinated in a tangy, aromatic blend of achiote paste, citrus juices, and spices. Serve with warm tortillas and pickled onions for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 3 tbsp achiote paste
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Serving:
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Pickled red onions
- Warm corn tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a blender or bowl, combine achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the Pork: Place pork in a bag or bowl, pour the marinade over it, and coat well. Marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cook the Pork: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Transfer pork and marinade to a baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 3 hours until tender.
- Shred and Serve: Shred the pork, toss with pan juices, and serve with tortillas, pickled red onions, and sliced red onion for garnish.
Notes
- For a quicker version, use a pressure cooker or Instant Pot for about 1 hour.
- This dish freezes well and is perfect for tacos or bowl fillings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (without tortillas)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
