Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Pulled Pork in Annatto Sauce)

Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Pulled Pork in Annatto Sauce)

Cochinita Pibil is a Mexican pulled pork version, where pork shoulder is cooked in a spicy sauce made with annatto paste and orange juice.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Calories
422 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine achiote paste, white onion, garlic, orange juice, lemon juice, 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano in a blender; blend marinade until smooth.
Step 2
Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the pressure cooker with the cooking juices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered until cooking juices have reduced, about 30 minutes. Serve with habanero sauce.
Step 3
Rub pork with salt and pepper and place in a pressure cooker. Add lard and pour marinade over pork. Add 2 cups water. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat to High heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low or low. Cook for 45 minutes from the start of the whistling sound. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and transfer pork to a large platter.
Step 4
Prepare the habanero sauce while the meat is cooking. Combine red onion and habanero chiles in a gravy boat. Add 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup white vinegar, and warm water. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano and mix until everything is well combined.
Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Pulled Pork in Annatto Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 5 pounds pork shoulder roast
  • dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 3 ounces achiote paste
  • 3 habanero chiles, seeded and sliced
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice

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