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Ever tried your hand at some authentic Mexican cooking? Hold onto your spatula, because you're in for a treat here. I'm sharing my cherished Instant Pot Cochinita Pibil recipe today. Picture this: juicy, shredded pork, bursting with bold, tangy citrus and warm spices, all cooked to perfection in your trusty Instant Pot. It's a dish that'll transport you to Yucatan without leaving your kitchen. So, ready to expand your cooking horizons? Let's dive right in.
Ingredients for Instant Pot Cochinita Pibil
- Pork shoulder: Tender and flavorful meat that is traditional in cochinita pibil, perfect for slow cooking and absorbing marinade flavors.
- Orange juice: Adds a bright citrus flavor to the dish, balancing the richness of the pork and enhancing the overall taste.
- Lime juice: Provides a tangy and zesty kick to the marinade, adding freshness and acidity to the cochinita pibil.
- White vinegar: Helps tenderize the pork and adds a subtle tanginess to the marinade, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Garlic: Infuses the dish with a savory depth of flavor, complementing the pork and other spices in the marinade.
- Ground cumin: Adds warm and earthy notes to the marinade, enhancing the overall aroma and taste of the cochinita pibil.
- Dried oregano: Contributes a robust and herbaceous flavor to the dish, adding complexity and depth to the marinade.
- Ground cloves: Offers a warm and aromatic flavor to the cochinita pibil, enhancing the overall richness of the dish.
- Ground cinnamon: Provides a subtle sweetness and warmth to the marinade, balancing the savory and tangy flavors in the dish.
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Essential Tools for Making This Yucatan-Style Pork Dish
- Instant Pot: Essential for pressure cooking the pork quickly while infusing it with the marinade flavors.
- Knife: Needed to cut the pork shoulder into manageable chunks before cooking.
Instant Pot Cochinita Pibil Recipe
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder cut into chunks
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup lime juice
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- optional Banana leaves
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Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix together orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, cloves, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Place pork in the Instant Pot and pour the marinade over the meat. Mix well to coat the pork.
- If using banana leaves, line the Instant Pot with them before adding the pork.
- Close the Instant Pot and set it to high pressure for 1 hour.
- Once done, allow for natural pressure release before opening the Instant Pot.
- Shred the pork using two forks and mix it with the juices in the pot.
- Serve the Cochinita Pibil with tortillas, rice, beans, or on its own.
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Tips for Making Cochinita Pibil Ahead of Time and Storing Leftovers
Make Ahead Instructions
- Marinate the pork as per the recipe instructions and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- You can also cook the cochinita pibil in the instant pot ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Allow the cooked cochinita pibil to cool completely.
- Place the pork and juices in a freezer-safe container or resealable bags.
- Label with the date and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
In traditional Yucatecan cuisine, cochinita pibil is traditionally cooked in a pit oven lined with banana leaves to infuse the dish with a unique flavor.
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