Lettuce Tacos with Cochinita Pibil

This is a slightly lighter version of the typical cochinita tacos. Save yourself a few calories by making them this way. Plus, they are delicious!
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • dressing, Clemente Jacques ® Mango Habanero
  • 1 1/2 kilos pork leg, in cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice, sour
  • 200 grams achiote paste
  • 1 cup white vinegar, Clemente Jacques ®
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ground peppers
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • salt, and pepper to taste
  • 1 romaine lettuce
  • 1 red onion
  • dried oregano
Preparation
1h 20 mins
0 mins
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  • Dissolve the achiote in a bowl with 1 cup of sour orange juice and ½ cup of Clemente Jacques ® White Vinegar.
  • Add the meat in cubes and cover with the marinade. Season with salt and pepper, chopped garlic, and spices. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 165°C. Line a dish with banana leaves or aluminum foil if you cannot find them.
  • Place the marinated meat in the center, drizzle with a little lard or oil, and cover completely. Bake for approximately 2 hours. Check the meat; if it is not falling apart yet, cook for another 20 minutes.
  • To make pickled onions: Finely chop or slice the red onion, add half a cup of orange juice, vinegar, salt, oregano, and pepper.
  • Disinfect the lettuce, separate the leaves. Place a little shredded cochinita pibil in the center, add some onions on top, and drizzle with Clemente Jacques ® Mango Habanero Dressing.

Nutritional Information

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