Cochinita Pibil recipe

• Using a fork, poke holes all over the pork.
• Rub achiote paste over the entire surface of the pork then set aside.
• Mix together the orange juice, lemon juice, and habanero peppers in a large bowl.
  • Mix in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper.
• Place pork in the mixture.
  • Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Note: Turn over the pork two or three times.
• Preheat the oven to 325°
• Wrap the pork and marinade in banana leaves that have been soaked in water for 30 mins.
  • Note: You can also use aluminum foil in place of banana leaves.
• Place into a casserole dish, and cover.
• Bake the dish for about 2 hrs or until the meat falls off the bone.
  • Note: The slower you cook it, the better it is.
  • Note: You could also bake it in a 200°F oven for 4 or 5 hours.
• Prepare the sauce while the pork is cooking.
  • Bring the red wine vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Add onions, reduce the temperature to medium-low, and let simmer until they turn tender.
• Pour the sauce over the pork.
• Serve with white rice and corn tortillas and enjoy!

Trivia

Cochinita Pibil is the favorite food of Johnny Depp's character in the movie Once Upon a Time in Mexico.