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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.
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".
===Ingredients===
===Ingredients===