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Cochinita Pibil con Salsa de Tomate y Cilantro

Name: Cochinita Pibil con Salsa de Tomate y Cilantro
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Yucatecan Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup onion, diced; 1 tablespoon achiote paste

Yucatecan slow-roasted pork with a tomato and cilantro sauce.

210 minutes4 servings

Cochinita Pibil con Salsa de Tomate y Cilantro — Photo: Louiesemendez · CC BY-SA 4.0

Method

Mix achiote paste, orange juice, and onion. Rub onto pork.
Roast at 300°F (150°C) for 3 hours until tender.
In a bowl, mix tomato sauce, cilantro, and onion.
Shred pork and serve with 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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