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Blend until smooth to create the marinade.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the achiote paste, bitter orange juice, garlic, oregano, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the pork chunks in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them. Ensure every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.","group":"Marination","title":"Place the pork chunks","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Marination"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Briefly pass the banana leaves over an open flame or warm surface until they become shiny and soft.","group":"Cooking","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Line a large baking dish with the banana leaves, letting them overhang the edges. Place the marinated pork inside, pour over any remaining marinade, and fold the leaves over to seal tightly. Cover the dish with foil for an extra seal.","group":"Cooking","title":"Line a large baking dish","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 4 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from the oven, shred the meat using two forks while it's still in the juices. Serve hot with pickled red onions and tortillas.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove from the oven, shred the meat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditional Cochinita Pibil uses 'Naranja Agria' (sour orange). If unavailable, a mix of orange and lime juice is a perfect substitute. Banana leaves are essential for both the authentic flavor and keeping the meat moist during the long roast.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican","Yucatecan"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["roast"],"equipment":["blender","baking dish","aluminum foil","forks"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions for tacos or platters"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The meat can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance. The cooked dish actually tastes better the next day."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container with its juices to prevent drying.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly in a pan or oven with a splash of water or orange juice."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcochinita_pibil_dfe01aa881%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c02a76b8-16e7-4d79-8ed3-dc88499d3aee","imageAlt":"Cochinita Pibil — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["pork","slow cooked","authentic","spicy","citrusy","tacos"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Cochinita Pibil","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:42:53.111Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:42:53.111Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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