Cooking Instructions

Ingredients for the Marinade:

• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 3 aromatic cloves
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1½ tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp rock salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 4 garlic cloves
• 75 ml lime juice
• 100 ml orange juice
• 2 tbsp achiote paste

Instructions for Cochinita Marinade:

1. In a blender, combine black pepper, cumin seeds, aromatic cloves, coriander seeds, oregano, rock salt, cinnamon powder, garlic cloves, lime juice, orange juice, and achiote paste.
2. Blend until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the mixture is smooth.

Ingredients for Preparing the Meat:

• 1 kg pork shoulder, cut into 400g portions
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Banana leaves (soaked in hot water)

Instructions for Preparing the Meat:

1. Season the pork shoulder portions with salt and pepper.
2. Soak banana leaves in hot water to soften and make them more pliable

Method: 

1. 1. Line a cooking pot with aluminum foil and place the soaked banana leaves inside.
   2. Put the seasoned pork inside the banana leaves and pour the prepared Cochinita Marinade over it. Mix well and add more orange juice if desired.
   3. Fold the banana leaves over the meat, ensuring it’s well-covered and wrap everything tightly with aluminium foil.
   4. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or for even better flavour, we suggest to marinate overnight.
   5. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
   6. Cook the marinated pork in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easy to pull apart.

Instructions for Xnipec Salsa:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion and finely chopped habanero chillies.
2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours if possible to allow the flavours to sing!

To Serve: 

When you’re ready to enjoy your Cochinita Pibil Tacos:

1. Place a portion of the cooked marinated pork on a soft corn tortilla.
2. Top it with a generous spoonful of the Xnipec Salsa.
3. Roll up the tortilla and enjoy the best tacos from the Yucatan Peninsula made by you!

Now you have an iconic Cochinita Pibil Tacos recipe that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. Impress your guests and enjoy a Sunday roast made with Mexican pride!

¡Buen Provecho!