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Cochinita Pibil Tacos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 317 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs pork butt
  • 3.5 oz achiote paste
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cummin
  • 1 tsp mexican oregano
  • corn tortillas

Toppins for Tacos (optional)

  • queso fresco
  • chopped cilantro
  • finely diced onion
  • pickled red onions

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, add achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, salt, cumin, and oregano. Blend until smooth.
    3.5 oz achiote paste, 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, 1 cup water, 1 tsp ground cummin, 1 tsp mexican oregano, 1 tsp salt
  • In a mixing bowl, add pork chunks and pour in the marinade. Mix until all the meat is coated.
    4 lbs pork butt
  • Add your marinated pork and water to the crockpot. Cook on low for about 6 hours or until the meat is tender.
    1 cup water
  • Heat your corn tortillas and add your meat. Top off your taco with onions, cilantro, queso fresco, and pickled red onions. Enjoy!
    corn tortillas, queso fresco, chopped cilantro, finely diced onion, pickled red onions

Nutrition

Serving: 227gCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 42gFat: 13gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 438mgSugar: 2g
Keyword mexican food, pork, tacos
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