Cochinita Pibil (Yucatan, Merida. Mexico)

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Pork - (variety of pieces)
5		Garlic cloves
1		Orange - (acid)
1 cup	237ml	Vinegar
1 3/4 oz	49g	"condimento de achiote"*
		Side dish 1:"xnipec"
1		Onion (medium)
4		Tomatoes - (red) (medium)
1		Chile habanero - optional
1/2 cup	8g / 0.3oz	Cilantro chopped - optional
1		Garlic clove
1 teaspoon	5ml	Oregano
		Side Dish 2
3		Red onions - (or white) (medium)
1 cup	237ml	Vinegar
		Salt and peper

Recipe Instructions

Mix the garlic, salt, and achiote condimento. Add orange juice and vinegar. Use this mixture to cover the pork Cook in oven cover at 400until done. Add water if needed.

Side Dish 1 Xnipec: Cut the tomatoes into cubes, chop onions, and mix with cilantro, chile habanero and garlic. Serve as a side dish.

Side Dish 2: Chop the onion and mix with vinegar, pepper and salt. Prepare tacos and top with onion/vinegar mixture. *The "Achiote condimento" do not have substitution, you can find it in Mexican stores, is one of the most popular Mexican condiment.

Source:
Patricia Wriedt - Mexico City

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