Name: Cochinita Pibil
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 265 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 1/2 cup achiote paste; 1/4 to 1/2 cup bitter orange juice ((see above)); 2 tablespoons room temperature lard or vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons smoked salt ((see above)); 2 to 4 pounds shoulder meat from pork, (wild pig or javelina); 1 bunch fresh epazote, chopped ((optional)); 3 avocado or bay leaves; 1/2 cup lard; Pickled red onions; Minced habaneros or rocoto ((chile manzano)); Chopped cilantro; RECADO ROJO; 1 cup annatto (achiote) seeds; 3/4 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 12 allspice berrries; 1 head of garlic, charred on a stovetop and peeled ((see note below)); 3/4 cup bitter orange juice ((see note below))