yucatan roast pork (cochinita pibil)
Yucatan Roast Pork (Cochinita Pibil) This was originally prepared by the Mayans in ovens dug into the earth and lined with stones. The meat was wrapped in seaweed or banana leaves ...
Ingredients
- 2tablespoonannatto seed
- 18whole black peppercorns
- 4large cloves garlic, quartered
- 1/2cuporange juice
- 2teaspoonground cumin
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 3/4teaspoondried oregano leaves
- 1(4 pound) pork shoulder roast
Directions
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Yucatan Roast Pork (Cochinita Pibil) This was originally prepared by the Mayans in ovens dug into the earth and lined with stones
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The meat was wrapped in seaweed or banana leaves and left to roast slowly in its own juices
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2 tablespoons annatto seed 18 whole black peppercorns 4 large cloves garlic, quartered 1/2 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teasp
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Cover and let stand at least 12 hours
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Place annatto seed, peppercorns, garlic, orange juice, cumin, salt and oregano in blender container
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Cover and blend by pulsing, scraping sides occasionally, until annatto seeds are chopped, about 1 minute
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Make several deep cuts in pork roast
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Place pork in shallow non-reactive dish