Cochinita pibil (alsopuerco pibil orcochinita con achiote) is a traditionalYucatec Mayan slow-roasted pork dish .[1] Preparation of traditional cochinita involvesmarinating the meat in strongly acidic citrus juice, addingannatto seed, which imparts a vivid burnt orange color, and roasting the meat in apíib while it is wrapped inbanana leaf.
Cochinita means baby pig, so true cochinita pibil involves roasting a wholesuckling pig. Alternatively,pork shoulder (butt roast) or pork loin are used in many recipes. The high acid content of the marinade and the slow cooking timetenderize the meat, allowing otherwise tough pieces of meat to be used. The Yucatecan recipes always employ the juice of Seville orbitter oranges for marinating. In areas where bitter oranges are not common, the juice of sweet oranges combined withlemons,limes, orvinegar is employed to approximate the effect of the bitter orange on the meat.[2] Another important ingredient in all Pibil recipes is achiote (annatto), which gives the dish its characteristic color and adds flavour. It is usually eaten with side dishes such as yellow corn tortillas, red pickled onions, refried black beans, and habanero chilies. Traditionally, cochinita pibil is buried in a pit with a fire at the bottom to roast it.[3]
Cochinita pibil is a recurring element of the movieOnce Upon a Time in Mexico, in which it is the favorite food of aCIA agent played byJohnny Depp.
Cochinita pibil appears as "Xibruq pibil" in the video gameFinal Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail in which it plays a vital role in the trials for the selection of the new Dawnservant.
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