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Cochinita Pibil con Salsa de Achiote

Name: Cochinita Pibil con Salsa de Achiote
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Yucatecan Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder; 1/4 cup achiote paste; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Slow-cooked pork in achiote sauce, a Yucatecan specialty.

150 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix achiote paste, orange juice, onion, garlic, cumin, and oil.
Rub the mixture over the pork and let marinate for 2 hours.
Roast pork at 325°F (160°C) for 2 hours or until tender.
Shred and serve with the remaining sauce.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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