Shanna's Cochinita Yucatan
2 lb Pork (variety of pieces)
5 x Garlic cloves
1 x Orange (acid)
1 cup Vinegar
1 3/4 oz "Condimento de Achiote"* Side Dish 1:"Xnipec"
1 med Onion
4 med Tomatoes (red)
1 x Chile Habanero -- optional
1/2 cup Cilantro chopped --
Optional
1 x Garlic clove
1 tsp Oregano
Side Dish 2:
3 med Red onions (or white)
1 cup Vinegar
Salt and Pepper
Method :
Mix the garlic, salt, and achiote condimento. Add orange juice and vinegar. Use
this mixture to cover the pork Cook in oven cover at 400 degrees until done. Add
water if needed.
Side Dish 1 Xnipec: Cut the tomatoes into cubes, chop onions, and mix with
cilantro, chile habanero and garlic. Serve as a side dish.
Side Dish 2: Chop the onion and mix with vinegar, pepper and salt. Prepare tacos
and top with onion/vinegar mixture.
*The "Achiote condimento" do not have substitution, you can find it in
Mexican stores, is one of the most popular mexican condiment.