Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Pulled Pork Tacos)
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Tender, slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in an earthy achiote blend of spices, citrus, and garlic. Shredded and served in warm tortillas with pickled onions, it delivers the authentic Yucatán flavor of cochinita pibil without a traditional fire pit. A showstopping main for a casual feast.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons course salt
- 1/4 cup achiote paste
- 6 garlic cloves (roughly chopped)
- 3 large oranges (juiced)
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1/2 red onion (divided (1/2 for blender and remainder sliced))
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 pounds bone-in pork shoulder roast (cut into large 4-inch pieces)
- 2 large red onions (sliced 1/8 inch thick rings)
- 3 habaneros (sliced)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- corn tortillas (warmed, for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 670M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 3h
- Sodium
- 1392mg
- Total sugar
- 10g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 418mg
- Calcium
- 152mg
- Iron
- 1mg
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- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 1392MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.