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Cochinita Pibil
A super simple slow cooker Cochinita Pibil recipe that replicates all that incredible Cochinita Pibil we had in Mexico City last year
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds pork shoulder or pork loin, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 1 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
- ⅓ cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 1 .5 ounce package achiote paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice and cumin in a blender or food processor. Pulse briefly until combined.
- Place the pork in the All-Clad Electric Dutch Oven, then drizzle the pork evenly with the marinade. Toss to combine. (Make sure to rinse out your blender IMMEDIATELY, so that the achiote does not stain it.)
- Place the lid on the All-Clad Electric Dutch Oven and cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 hours, until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork. Remove the lid. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces, then toss it briefly with the remaining juices.
- Taste and season with salt, pepper and/or lime juice as needed. Serve warm with assorted garnishes, family style, so people can DIY their own tacos / bowls.
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Notes
- Don't forget to rinse your blender right away! The peppers will stain it if it's plastic.
- You can use a Dutch oven in the oven or a slow cooker.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
142mg
(6%)
Potassium
733mg
(21%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.