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Puerco Pibil Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
5 tsp. Annatto (Achiote) seeds
2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 T. pepper
8 (individual) Allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 habanero peppers (de-seeded and de-veined)
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. white vinegar
2 T. salt
8 cloves garlic
5 lemons
5 lbs. pork butt
Banana leaves
Directions:
Directions:
Grind spices to powder (electric coffee grinder works best). Set aside.
Put habaneros, orange juice, and vinegar in electric mixer. Puree. Add spice powder, salt, and garlic. Blend until smooth. Add juice of 5 lemons.
Cut pork butt into 2" cubes. Place in gallon ziploc bag, pour marinade into bag. Let marinate overnight.
Line roasting pan with banana leaves. Pour entire mixture into pan, wrap banana leaves over the top. Cover the top of the pan with aluminum foil--wrap tightly.
Roast at 325 degrees for four hours. Serve with plain or Spanish rice.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Um, 6?
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
One hour, plus overnight & four hour roasting time.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is actually the director Robert Rodriguez's recipe, from a very funny (and more than a little profane) commentary on the "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" DVD.

 

 

 

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