Cochinita Pibil

Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork shoulder
• 4 tbsp achiote paste
• 1 cup sour orange juice (or lime and orange juice mixed)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt, to taste
• Banana leaves, for wrapping
• Pickled red onion, for serving
• Warm corn tortillas, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Blend achiote paste with sour orange juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt into a marinade.
2. 2Coat the pork shoulder thoroughly and marinate refrigerated at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. 3Line a baking dish with banana leaves and place the pork on top, then wrap tightly.
4. 4Roast at 300°F for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the pork shreds easily.
5. 5Unwrap and shred the pork, mixing it with its cooking juices.
6. 6Serve in warm tortillas topped with pickled red onion.

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