As is well known in Mexico and around the world, the cuisine of Aztec lands is one of the most delicious and awarded, so much so that UNESCO has named it as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Therefore, at kiwilimón, we are not surprised that in recent years, recipes for Mexican food such as tacos al pastor, birria, aguachile, pan dulce, and more have gone viral on all social media platforms. 

However, the aforementioned dishes are not the only ones that have won the hearts of foodies around the world. A couple of hours ago, the portal TasteAtlas published its list of the best and most exquisite pork dishes in the world, which includes three Mexican dishes: carnitas, cochinita pibil, and poc chuc.  

TasteAtlas ranks carnitas as the number 1 pork dish, while cochinita pibil took 3rd place and poc chuc came in at 37th. The best part is that it not only consolidates Yucatecan cuisine as one of the best regional cuisines, but this ranking also crowns carnitas tacos as one of the best dishes in the world.  

You can also read: 11 delicious Yucatecan food recipes

Mexico conquers palates around the world 
Yes, Mexicans know that the flavors of our cuisine ignite passions, as there is no one who can resist trying crispy potato flautas or sublime suadero tacos with molcajete salsa. And not to mention pairing all these dishes with a refreshing hibiscus water or finishing with a creamy rice pudding or cajeta flan. 

In honor of the love and devotion we have for Mexican food, this time we tell you about the history of the three dishes awarded by TasteAtlas: Michoacan carnitas, cochinita pibil, and poc chuc, all of which are great options for lunchtime! 

Carnitas 
Carnitas are a dish originating from Michoacán and are usually served in tacos, although they are also ideal for preparing gorditas, huaraches, and more. For this preparation, the pork is marinated with milk, orange juice, spices, and aromatic herbs, and then fried in lard. The result is spectacular, yielding very tender, well-seasoned meat, perfect for accompanying with green salsa, onion, cilantro, and lime.  

You can also read: 5 typical breakfasts of Yucatecan cuisine

Cochinita pibil 
In Mexico, we hold a special place in our hearts for the delicious and spiced cochinita pibil, it is truly a gem of Yucatecan cuisine! 

This stew is prepared by marinating pork with achiote, orange juice, garlic, onion, and more. It is then wrapped in banana leaves and cooked for a long time until the meat is tender but juicy. Finally, the cochinita is served in tacos and accompanied by red onion, lime, and habanero salsa. 

Poc chuc 
Poc chuc is another Yucatecan recipe that takes our breath away every time we taste it. For this preparation, the pork is marinated with sour orange, garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, pepper, and more. To top it all off, the meat is served with fresh cucumber, red onion salsa with habanero, and tortillas. 

You can also read: 7 Yucatecan food recipes that are not cochinita pibil

How to make carnitas in a pressure cooker 
At kiwilimón, one of the largest food platforms in the world, we have an incredible recipe to prepare succulent carnitas in a pressure cooker, the most practical way to make these tacos! So roll up your sleeves and get the ingredients. 

Ingredients 

• 1 1/2 kilos of lard 
• 1 kilo of pork ribs 
• 1 kilo of pork shoulder 
• 1/2 cup of orange juice 
• 1 orange, halved 
• 1 cup of evaporated milk 
• 1/4 cup of salt 
• 1 bunch of aromatic herbs 
• 1 tablespoon of pepper  
• 4 cloves of garlic 
• 1/2 onion 

1. Heat the lard in a pressure cooker until it is completely melted.  
2. Add the ribs and pork shoulder to the pot. 
3. Incorporate the orange juice, orange, evaporated milk, salt, aromatic herbs, pepper, garlic, and onion. 
4. Close the pot and cook for 1 hour or until the carnitas are perfectly cooked. 
5. Serve the carnitas tacos and accompany with cilantro, onion, green salsa, and lime.