How to make COCHINITA PIBIL TACOS - PULLED PORK from YUCATÁN - english BBQ-Video - 0815BBQ

achiote paste

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor, while paprika is more accessible.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork butt is often less expensive.

Slice the pork neck into thicker pieces.

Mix the marinade with grapefruit juice, lime juice, orange juice, achiote paste, garlic, and salt in a bowl.

Add the pork slices to the marinade and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Prepare a quick salsa with jalapeno pepper, garlic, red onion, tomato, lime juice, salt, and fresh cilantro, then refrigerate it.

Line a Dutch oven with banana leaves and place the marinated pork inside.

Add 100 milliliters of beer to the Dutch oven if needed to prevent drying out during cooking.

Cover the pork with banana leaves and place the cast iron lid on top.

Cook the Dutch oven on a gas grill at 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit) for 3 to 4 hours.

Baste corn tortillas with a mixture of sriracha hot sauce and beer to keep them soft and add flavor.

After cooking, remove the banana leaves and shred the pork into a bowl.

Warm the tortillas on the grill and spread sour cream on top, then add grated cheese, shredded pork, and jalapeno salsa.

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