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Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Roast Suckling Pig)
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Mexico Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Lechón al Pibil
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Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Roast Suckling Pig)

Adrian Torres Alvarez
Adrian Torres Alvarez @cook_5503008
Comalcalco, Tabasco

Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Roast Suckling Pig)

Adrian Torres Alvarez
Adrian Torres Alvarez @cook_5503008
Comalcalco, Tabasco
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Ingredients

  • 1whole suckling pig (about 26 lbs / 12 kg)
  • 8.8 ozachiote paste for pibil (250 grams)
  • 20bitter oranges, juiced (or substitute with a mix of orange and lime juice)
  • 10bay leaves
  • as neededSalt,
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Steps

  1. 1

    Wash the suckling pig thoroughly with orange juice and let it drain.

    A picture of step 1 of Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Roast Suckling Pig).
  2. 2

    Dissolve the achiote paste in the bitter orange juice.

    A picture of step 2 of Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Roast Suckling Pig).
  3. 3

    Rub the pig with salt, then coat it with the achiote and orange juice mixture.

    A picture of step 3 of Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Roast Suckling Pig).
  4. 4

    Let it marinate in the refrigerator for one day.

  5. 5

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Roast the pig for 4 hours.

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  6. 6

    Serve and enjoy in tacos or sandwiches.

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Published in the US on August 21, 2025 14:01
Comalcalco, Tabasco

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