Cochinita Pibil - Cook's Illustrated

Cochinita Pibil - Cook's Illustrated

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Cochinita pibil is the pride of the Yucatan peninsula—a dish of smoky, slow-roasted pork marinated in a special blend of ingredients including cinnamon, allspice, and achiote (annatto) seed....

Keywords

  • Mexican
  • Pork
  • Latin America & Caribbean
  • Meat
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Cooking tools:

  • Sous vide circulator
  • Grill
  • Blender
  • Chimney starter
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Serving bowl
  • Tongs
  • Zip-top bag
  • Paper towel
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds boneless pork butt
  • 2 heads garlic, cloves separated, unpeeled
  • 2 tablespooons vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup annatto seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 (4-inch) stick Canela cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican oregano
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 medium onion, cut into ¾-inch rounds
  • 8 ounces banana leaf, cut into long strips and bruised
  • 8 bay leaves
  • 18 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
  • Thinly sliced radishes
  • Thinly sliced scallions
  • Queso fresco or Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Lime wedge
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