Mexican · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Cochinita pibil bowls
35 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
Cochinita pibil is a Yucatecan pork dish with citrus and achiote; this bowl version uses pre-cooked pork for ease.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked pulled pork
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons achiote paste
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pickled red onion
- 8 corn tortillas
Let’s make it
- Whisk the orange juice, lime juice, achiote, garlic, cumin, and salt in a saucepan.
- Add the pulled pork and warm over low heat for 10 minutes until hot through.
- Divide the rice between bowls and top with the pork and pickled onion.
- Serve with warm tortillas on the side.
For a milder bowl, use less pickled onion and add sliced avocado.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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