Cochinita pibil from Latinísimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America (page 196) by Sandra A. Gutierrez

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    Can substitute pork shoulder for pork butt, vegetable oil for lard, and a combination of lemon juice and orange juice for sour orange juice. Marinate pork butt for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.

  • pattyatbryce on May 30, 2026

    Very easy and the pork cooked perfectly. However, I didn't love the flavor - maybe it was the banana leaves? But I bathed it in Aji Crema and Aji Verde from the same book and gobbled it up.

  • bernalgirl on May 15, 2026

    Funny that this recipe doesn’t have an English translation. It’s a pork shoulder roast bathed in achiote paste, spices, and citrus and wrapped in banana leaves. It’s absolutely delicious and this recipe will be my go-to. The braising liquid seemed too acidic but it contrasts beautifully with the rich shredded pork. I served it garnished with pickled onions, and look forward to using the leftovers in tacos or enchiladas.

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