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Cochinita Pibil Recipe

This Healthy Crockpot Cochinita Pibil recipe is a perfect easy, filling weeknight dinner. Made in the slow cooker with only a few ingredients, it’s low in fat, packed with protein and loaded with flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 10 4 oz servings
Calories: 149 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3.5 oz achiote bar annato condiment found in the hispanic section of grocery stores
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cube of beef bouillon
  • 2 lbs of boneless lean pork loin roast. Cubed into beef stew size and fat trimmed off
  • 12 oz can of coke
  • 1 oz lite beer bottle (any brand will do) See the notes if you don't want to use beer.
  • salt & pepper to taste if needed

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the achiote & beef bullion in the vinegar. Use a fork to break it down. 
  2. Place the pork, achiote mix, beer and soda in the crockpot. Mix and incorporate all ingredients well.
  3. Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
  4. The pork is ready when it shreds easily. Remove a few pieces of pork at a time and shred with two forks in a bowl. You can do this step in the crockpot as well but I prefer to do it in a bowl so you don’t risk scratching the crockpot.
  5. Return shredded pork to the crockpot and cook for 30 more minutes. This will ensure all of the meet is infused with the achiote perfectly.
  6. Serve on tacos or tortas

Notes

  • Serve with the following toppings:
  • Mexican Pickled Onions 
  • Chile de arbol salsa
  • Mexican Pickled Onions add a perfect crush and citrus flavor to your tacos
  • A good red salsa like this Chile de arbol salsa.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4ounces Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 681mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 104 oz servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Serving 4ounces
Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 681mg 28%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.