Cochinita Pibil

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Meats, Mexican
ONE DAY AHEAD:
3 1/2lb(to 4-1/2) pork --
Preferably
End of loin -- with fat
2tsSalt
2tbSeville orange juice (see
Note)
Spice grinder
1tbAchiote seeds (heaping)
1/4tsCumin seeds
1/4tsOregano
12Peppercorns
3Whole allspice
40Milliliters Garlic -- peeled
1/8tsPowdered chile seco (may
Substitute hot paprika)
1tsSalt
3tbSeville orange juice -or-
Mild white vinegar
2lgPieces banana leaf
ON SERVING DAY:
Dutch oven
The wrapped meat
1/2cCold water
SALSA:
1/2cOnion -- very finely
Chopped
3Chiles habaneros -- very
Finely chopped
1/2tsSalt
2/3cSeville orange juice
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