Cochinita Pibil - Lettuce Entertain You

Cochinita Pibil - Lettuce Entertain You

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Chef Partner Raul Gutierrez shares his family recipe for Cochinita Pibil, a traditional dish from Southern Mexico.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tube (3 - 4 oz) achiote paste (chef recommends el yucateco paste achiote)
  • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
  • ⅓ cup white vinegar
  • 1 tsp dry mexican oregano (regular oregano will also suffice)
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground ancho chile
  • 1 tbsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 5 lbs pork shoulder
  • Banana Leaves, roasted as needed

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