Cochinita Pibil

by Jules Moreau

6 servings

Achiote Marinade

• ≈ 28 gachiote (annatto) seeds
• ≈ 2.5 gdried oregano, preferably Mexican
• ≈ 6.5 gblack peppercorns
• ≈ 1.5 gcumin seeds
• ≈ 0.5 gcloves, preferably whole
• ≈ 6 gcinnamon, preferably Mexican canela
• ≈ 4 gsalt
• ≈ 21 ggarlic
• ≈ 185 gfresh sour orange juice

Pork

• 2720 gbone-in pork shoulder (Boston butt) roasts

Pickled Red Onions

• 340 gred onions
• ≈ 250 gfresh sour orange juice
• ≈ 2 gsalt

Roasted Habanero Salsa

• 43 gfresh habanero chiles
• 6 glarge garlic cloves, unpeeled
• ≈ 15 gfresh lime juice
• ≈ 15 to 30 gwater
• ≈ 0.7 gsalt