Cochinita-Style Pork Recipe

This slow-roasted, shredded pork roast is a family favorite, especially when made cochinita-style. Cochinita pibil is a traditional Mexican pork dish that is slow-roasted after being marinated in strong acidic citrus juice, like lime and orange juice.

The acidic juice cuts through this fattier cut of meat, so the flavors pair well together. 

Pork butt (also known as pork shoulder) is one of the most economical cuts of meat. It's one of the fattier cuts you can buy, and if you prefer fatty meat, it's one of the most delicious cuts, too! But, just because it's cheap doesn't mean you should buy factory-farmed pork; toxins are stored in the fat of an animal, and factory-farmed pigs can be quite high in Omega-6 PUFA. Get the best nutrition and buy pork from a pasture-raised pig.

Toss this pork butt in the slow cooker and go about your day. The fattiness of the meat means it's difficult to overcook this cut, and it will be ready without much fuss. Serve with a mash, and enjoy your warm, low-maintenance meal!

Cochinita-Style Pork Recipe

Serves: 8 Prep: 20 min Cook: 6 h

Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork butt
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 red onions, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• ⅓ cup orange juice
• ⅔ cup lime juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano
• Fresh cilantro
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, chill powder, coriander, oregano, and season to taste.
2. Rub the pork with the cumin mixture, completely covering the pork.
3. Place the pork in the slow cooker, or let marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
4. In a bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and habanero pepper.
5. Pour the juice over the pork and top with the tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
6. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
7. Shred the pork with a fork, and mix everything together.
8. Serve topped with fresh cilantro.

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Cochinita-Style Pork Recipe

A slow-roasted, shredded pork dish made cochinita-style with a strong acidic citrus juice and lots of spices.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 people

Calories 703 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 lbs pork butt
• 2 tomatoes diced
• 2 red onions sliced
• 1 bell pepper diced
• ⅓ cup orange juice
• ⅔ cup lime juice
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 habanero peppers seeded and chopped
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano
• Fresh cilantro
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, chill powder, coriander, oregano, and season to taste.
  1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. ground coriander, 1 tbsp. dried oregano, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Rub the pork with the cumin mixture, completely covering the pork.
  4 lbs pork butt
• Place the pork in the slow cooker, or let marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• In a bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and habanero pepper.
  ⅓ cup orange juice, ⅔ cup lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, 2 habanero peppers
• Pour the juice over the pork and top with the tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
  2 tomatoes, 2 red onions, 1 bell pepper
• Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Shred the pork with a fork, and mix everything together.
• Serve topped with fresh cilantro.
  Fresh cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 703kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 88gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 327mgPotassium: 2037mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2142IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 9mg

Keyword cochinita, cochinita style, pork

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