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'''Cochinita pibil''', '''puerco pibil''' or '''Mexican pit-pork''' is a traditional [[Mexican]] slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán. | '''Cochinita pibil''', '''puerco pibil''' or '''Mexican pit-pork''' is a traditional [[Mexican]] slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán. | ||
Preparation of traditional cochinita or puerco pibil involves [[marinating]] the [[meat]] in strongly acidic [[citrus juice]], | Preparation of traditional cochinita or puerco pibil involves [[marinating]] the [[meat]] in strongly acidic [[citrus juice]], colouring it with [[annatto seed]], and [[roasting]] the [[meat]] while it is wrapped in banana leaf. [[Tin foil]] now provides a modern substitute. | ||
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Traditionally, cochinita pibil was buried in a pit with a fire at the bottom to [[Roast|roast]] it. The Mayan word "pibil" means "buried". | Traditionally, cochinita pibil was buried in a pit with a fire at the bottom to [[Roast|roast]] it. The Mayan word "pibil" means "buried". | ||
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| Aluminium [[Foil|foil]] | | Aluminium [[Foil|foil]] | ||
| [[Taco shells]], or [[Tortillas|tortillas]] for serving | | [[Taco shells]], or [[Tortillas|tortillas]] for serving | ||
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===[[Mise en place]]=== | ===[[Mise en place]]=== | ||
* Add the [[Spices|spices]] to a [[Coffee grinder|coffee grinder]] or [[Mortar and pestle|mortar and pestle]] and grind to a powder. | * Add the [[Spices|spices]] to a [[Coffee grinder|coffee grinder]] or [[Mortar and pestle|mortar and pestle]] and grind to a powder. | ||