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Cochinita Pibil
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Mexico Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Cochinita Pibil
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Cochinita Pibil

ElSazonDeToñita
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Cochinita Pibil

ElSazonDeToñita
ElSazonDeToñita @cook_4816056

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Ingredients

  1. 1/2 tablespooncumin
  2. 1/2 tablespoonoregano
  3. 1/2 tablespoonblack pepper
  4. 5avocado leaves
  5. 5bay leaves
  6. 1/4 teaspoonwhole cloves
  7. 1 headgarlic
  8. 2dried pasilla chiles
  9. 1 barachiote paste
  10. 1banana leaf
  11. 4tomatoes
  12. 1onion
  13. 3 1/3 poundspork shoulder or pork loin (about 1.5 kilograms)
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  1. 1

    Watch my video on YouTube for more details about this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiAMYzBv6SU

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  2. 2

    Add the chiles, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, avocado leaves, bay leaves, achiote paste cut into cubes, garlic, cloves, and all the seasonings to a blender. Add about 3 pinches of salt and 2 cups water (about 1/2 liter). Blend until smooth.

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  3. 3

    Place the banana leaf in a large skillet or Dutch oven.

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  4. 4

    Pour a little of the blended sauce over the banana leaf.

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  5. 5

    Add a layer of pork, then more sauce, then more pork, alternating layers.

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  6. 6

    Add a few slices of orange, cover with the banana leaves, and let marinate (preferably overnight).

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  7. 7

    Cook over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the pork is very tender.

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  8. 8

    Enjoy!

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Published in the US on September 30, 2025 14:01

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