Easy Cochinita Pibil Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
12 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
370 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
South American, Mexican
Easy Cochinita Pibil Recipe
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Break out the smoker for this Easy Cochinita Pibil Recipe! A little bit sweet and a little bit earthy, pair this pulled pork with pickled red onions and salsa verde for the most flavorful tacos around!
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup annatto seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 5 cloves fresh garlic
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 6 lbs boneless pork butt
- tortillas for serving
- Pickled red onion for serving
- salsa verde for serving
Instructions
- Grind annatto seeds, then combine in a blender with the coriander, oregano, cumin, black pepper, salt, cloves, garlic, orange juice, and lime juice. Pulse until a thick paste forms. Score the top of the pork butt with a sharp knife, then coat the pork with the achiote paste mixture and place, covered, in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours to marinate.
- Preheat Cuisinart Twin Oaks Pellet & Gas Grill to 200 degrees on the pellet side. Once hot, place the marinated pork butt in the center of the grill, insert a meat probe into the center of the thickest portion, then close the lid and let smoke until the probe reads a temperature of 165 degrees.
- Turn the smoker up to 250 degrees and allow the pork to continue cooking, without lifting the cover, until the probe reads 215 degrees. Remove from the smoker and let sit for 30-60 minutes uncovered before shredding. Serve with tortillas, salsa verde, and pickled red onions, or your favorite taco fixings and enjoy!
Notes
- *temperature is more important than time with smoker recipes, so be sure to use temperature probes to monitor the meat as it cooks
- *pre-made achiote paste is an acceptable substitute for the seasonings listed, just whiz it up with the juices before marinating the meat
Nutrition Information
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Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
411mg
(17%)
Potassium
964mg
(28%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
21IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 964mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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