Smoked Cochinita Pibil

Name: Smoked Cochinita Pibil
Cook time: 8 Hours
Yield: Makes 1
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Servings

Makes 1

Prep Time

8 Hours

4lb Pork Shoulder, bone in
1packet Sazon
1 Tbsp Orange Juice
1 Tbsp Lime Juice
1Tbsp Grapefruit Juice
1 Tbsp Distilled White Vinegar
1c Onion
8ea Garlic, cloves
1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Cumin Seed
1/2 tsp Allspice
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Clove
3ea Banana Leaves

Recipe Preparation

In a food processor, place the achiote paste, onion, garlic cloves, oregano, cumin seeds, allspice, peppercorns, whole cloves and cinnamon.
Pour the bitter orange juice, salt and pulse until you will have a paste.
Pour marinade over the meat, cover pan and allow the meat to marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
Put out banana leaves on a sheet tray.
Place the marinated meat inside and wrap with the leaves.
Put into a smoker at 225*F (107*C) – 250*F (121*C) and let the pork cook for about 10-12 hours.
Remove from the smoker and let the meat rest for 45 minutes, then open up the banana leaves and shred the pork with 2 forks for service.

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