Cochinita Pibil

This is a mayan recipe for an incredibly delicious pulled pork" for tacos. We make this at the restaurant i work at

Place pork in a freezer bag or other large plastic bag , strong trash bags work well.

Dry toast mexican oregano & cumin seeds in a hot , heavy skillet one at a time , stirring or shaking the pan to prevent burning.

They are done when color has deepen and little wisps of smoke are formed.

Mix all the ingredients , except banana leaves in a blender or food processor pour in with pork , seal bag , and distribute well to coat meat.

Be careful not to get on hands it will stain them red !.

Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight in frig , overnight is best.

If banana leaves are frozen , thaw and rinse well in cool water.

If you can use fresh banana leaves you will need to wilt them over the burner on your stove , be careful not to burn them.

Heat them until they are pliable.

Line the bottom of a heavy roasting pan with 2 or 3 banana leaves , long enough to be able to fold over the roast covering it completely.

They should over lap the pan on all sides.

Remove pork roast from the .

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