Cochinita Pibil Express

Pibil is a cooking method. This term comes from the Mayan word pib which means buried. Here we present a practical method using the Express Pressure Cooker® to achieve delicious flavors.
Ingredients
6
Servings
  • 90 grams achiote paste
  • 1/2 cups lime juice
  • 1 cup orange juice, sour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 kilos pork, lean, cut into 5 cm pieces
  • 4 banana leaves, large 30 cm
  • 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 6 Habanero chiles, roasted and seedless
  • 2 cups red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup orange juice, sour
  • salt
Preparation
30 mins
30 mins
Low
  • In a large glass or ceramic bowl dissolve the achiote paste with the lemon and orange juices; season with salt.
  • Pour over the meat and mix. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Grill the banana leaves, holding them with your hands directly over the flame until softened. Line the bottom of the Express Pressure Cooker® with the banana leaves.
  • Place the marinated meat on the leaves and drizzle with vegetable oil or melted lard. Fold the ends of the leaves over the meat lightly moistening them with water and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Close the Express Pressure Cooker® and place the pressure regulator on it, put it on the stove on high flame for about 25 minutes or until constant steam comes out; lower the flame to medium and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the Express Pressure Cooker® from the heat, let cool, remove the pressure regulator, open the Express Pressure Cooker® and you’re done!
  • Let cool slightly, shred and serve in its broth. Serve with corn tortillas and habanero chili sauce.
  • For the sauce: Chop the chiles. Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and let marinate for at least two hours.

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* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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