Cochinita Pibil Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon allspice berries
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 clove (use 2 if you love cloves)
• 1/4 cup annatto seeds (achiote) (1 ounce by weight/28 grams (or use 3 tablespoons achiote powder))
• 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano (or use Italian oregano)
• Salt to taste
• 1 spicy chili pepper
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 cup bitter orange juice (or use 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice + 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice + 2 tablespoons white vinegar)
• 3 pound pork shoulder (you can go up to 4 or 5 pounds)
• 4 banana leaves ((optional, but recommended))
• Pickled Red Onions
• Sliced peppers
• Lime wedges
• Spicy chili flakes
• Warmed tortillas