Cochinita Pibil
Recado, a sweet spice paste used traditionally in Mexican cookery, is the base of this recipe. This recipe calls for pork, though recado also favors turkey and chicken. A truly unique dish and a must-try.
Serve with Xi Ni Pek Salsa and pickled onions.
Ingredients
- 3½ oz. Recado Colorado
- ½ cup sour orange juice or white vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp salt
- Banana leaves
- 1 suckling pig thigh
- 2 onions, sliced
Method
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1
In a blender, combine garlic, orange juice, recado and salt to make a homogenous marinade.
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2
Marinate pork for several hours. Wrap the pork in banana leaves with sliced onions.
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3
Place under the broiler and cover.
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4
Cook at 375°F until meat falls apart easily (approx. 2½ - 3 hours).
