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Yucatecan Mexican · Mexico

Cochinita Pibil en Tlacuache

Slow-cooked pork in banana leaves with a citrus marinade.

240 minutes6 servings
Cochinita Pibil en Tlacuache
Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/23834935@N02/ · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix orange juice, lime juice, achiote, garlic, cumin, and salt.
  2. Rub marinade over pork and let rest 2 hours.
  3. Wrap pork in banana leaves, securing with kitchen twine.
  4. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 3-4 hours until tender.
  5. 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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