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Title: Cochinita Pibil (Yucatan, Merida. Mexico)
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

      2 lb pork (variety of pieces)
      5    garlic cloves
      1    orange (acid)
      1 c  vinegar
  1 3/4 oz condimento de achiote* side
           -dish 1:; xnipec
      1 md onion
      4 md tomatoes (red)
      1    chile habanero -- optional
    1/2 c  cilantro chopped --
      1    optional
      1    garlic clove
      1 ts oregano
      3 md red onions (or white)
      1 c  vinegar
      1    salt and peper
      1    side dish 2:

Instructions

Mix the garlic, salt, and achiote condimento. Add orange juice and
vineagar. 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 vineagar, pepper and salt.
Prepare tacos and top with onion/vinegar mixture.

*The "Achiote condimento" do not have sustitution, you can find it in
Mexican stores, is one of the most popular mexican condiment.

Patricia Wriedt.

Recipe By : Patricia Wriedt - Mexico City - pwriedt@spin.com.mx

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