Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)
Serves: 6
Mohammad Wiegand
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
46
Sweetness
50
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Combine the onion, habanero peppers, lime juice, and salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate while preparing and cooking the pork
2
Use rubber gloves when preparing the habanero peppers and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or skin while slicing peppers
3
Place the guajillo peppers in a bowl; pour enough hot water over the peppers to cover
4
Allow to soak until the peppers are softened, about 10 minutes
5
Heat the oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat
6
Season pork with salt and pepper; cook in the hot oil until completely browned, 15 to 20 minutes
7
Transfer the pork to a slow cooker
8
Combine the guajillo peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and achiote paste in a blender; blend until smooth
9
Pour the sauce over the pork cubes in the slow cooker
10
Cook on High until the pork easily falls apart, 6 to 8 hours
11
Remove the pork to a serving dish and shred with 2 forks
12
Pour the achiote sauce over the shredded pork
13
To serve, top with the onion-habanero salsa