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Pierna Horneada al Achiote aka Faux Cochinita Pibil Recipe
Photo: Priscilla Du Preez

Pierna Horneada al Achiote aka Faux Cochinita Pibil Recipe

13 ingredients 4 Servings openrecipes

This recipe is probably not going to win any throwdowns against the Yucatan's pit masters... but it is a great introduction to a very likeable Regional Mexican...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

508
Calories
30g
Protein
28g
Fat
38g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Lard 1 tbsp (12.8g) 115
Banana 1 medium (118g) 105
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Mexican Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Banana Leaves
  • 1 1/2 lbs of Pork Leg
  • 1/4 box of El Yucateco Achiote Paste
  • 1/4 Cup of Fresh Squeezed Key Lime Juice
  • Pinch of Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp of Mexican Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp of White Pepper
  • Pinch of Black Pepper
  • Pinch of Ground True Cinammon
  • 1/4 tsp of Allspice
  • 1 Clove of Garlic juiced
  • 3 Tablespoons of Quality Lard
  • Salt to Taste

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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