Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)

Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)

This authentic cochinita pibil recipe cooks pork shoulder in a sauce of orange juice, guajillo chile peppers, vinegar, garlic, and achiote paste.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
6 hr 20 mins
Total Time
6 hr 45 mins
Calories
468 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine onion, habanero peppers, lime juice, and salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate while preparing and cooking pork. Use rubber gloves when preparing habanero peppers and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or skin while slicing peppers.
Step 2
Place guajillo peppers in a bowl; pour enough hot water over peppers to cover. Allow to soak until peppers are softened, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper; cook in hot oil until completely browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer pork to a slow cooker.
Step 4
Combine guajillo peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and achiote paste in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour sauce over pork cubes in the slow cooker.
Step 5
Cook on High until pork easily falls apart, 6 to 8 hours. Remove pork to a serving dish and shred with 2 forks. Pour achiote sauce over shredded pork. To serve, top with the onion-habanero salsa.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • salt to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 10 limes, juiced
  • 3 habanero peppers, sliced
  • 3 ounces dried guajillo chile peppers, seeded and deveined
  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 red onion, sliced thin
  • 3 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1 bulb garlic, peeled
  • 7.5 ounces achiote paste

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