Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Pulled Pork in Annatto Sauce)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place orange juice, white onion, ½ cup lemon juice, achiote paste, ¼ cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons salt, garlic, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano in a blender; blend until marinade is smooth.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Rub pork with salt and black pepper; place in a pressure cooker. Add lard; pour marinade over pork. Add 2 cups water. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat over high heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low or low until regulator is gently rocking. Cook from the start of the whistling sound for 45 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and transfer pork to a large platter; reserve cooking juices in pressure cooker.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Prepare habanero sauce while pork is cooking. Combine red onion and habanero chiles in a gravy boat. Add 1 cup warm water, ¼ cup lemon juice, and ¼ cup white vinegar. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano; stir until well combined.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Shred pork with 2 forks; return to the pressure cooker. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook uncovered until cooking juices have reduced, about 30 minutes. Serve with habanero sauce.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)