Dinner for 8

Cochinita Pibil with pork roast

Name: Cochinita Pibil with pork roast
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 large banana leaves; 1 3/4 oz achiote paste; 2 cups bitter orange juice or a mix of orange juice with white vinegar; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 3 lb boneless pork butt or pork shoulder cut into pieces 2-1/2 in cubes; 1 large red onion (optional); 2 cloves garlic; 1 or 2 whole all spice berry; 1/4 tsp whole cumin; 1 tsp dried mexican oregano; 1/4 cup lard; salt to taste (optional)

$6.78for 4165 minServes 8

Pork shoulder is coated with achiote, wrapped in banana leaves, and slowly baked until tender and safe to eat.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bananas$0.62/lb typical	0.7 lb	$0.44Typical price
	Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	17 oz	$0.66Typical price
	Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical	3 lb	$7.47Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.55

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

165 minstart to table
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8servings as written
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Typical price

$1.69 per serving$6.78 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

2 large banana leaves
1 3/4 oz achiote paste
2 cups bitter orange juice or a mix of orange juice with white vinegar
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
3 lb boneless pork butt or pork shoulder cut into pieces 2-1/2 in cubes
1 large red onion (optional)
2 cloves garlic
1 or 2 whole all spice berry
1/4 tsp whole cumin
1 tsp dried mexican oregano
1/4 cup lard
salt to taste (optional)

Steps

Blend the achiote paste, orange juice, vinegar if used, garlic, pepper, allspice, cumin, oregano, and salt.
Toss the pork cubes with the marinade and let them stand for 15 minutes.
Heat the oven to 325 F and line a covered 5-quart baking dish with the banana leaves.
Add the pork, onion, and lard, fold the leaves over the meat, and cover the dish.
Bake for 2 hours and 30 minutes, until the pork reaches at least 145 F and pulls apart easily.
Rest the covered pork for 10 minutes before opening the leaves and serving.

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