Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCoyote Cafe & Rooftop CantinaAchiote Glazed Pork Collar Recipe

Achiote Glazed Pork Collar Recipe

Time3h
Serves4

Frijoles Charro | Braised Greens | Pickled Onion

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Ingredients

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Pork Collar

Frijoles Charro

Braised Greens

Pickled Onion

Method

Pork Collar

  1. 1

    Marinate the Pork

    In a bowl, mix achiote paste, orange juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork collar and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Place the marinated pork in a roasting pan and cover with foil. Roast for about 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F). Remove foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes for a nice glaze.

Frijoles Charro

  1. 3

    Cook the Beans

    In a pot, cook the chorizo over medium heat until browned. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft. Stir in diced tomatoes, soaked pinto beans, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour until beans are tender.

  2. 4

    Finish the Beans

    Stir in chopped cilantro right before serving.

Braised Greens

  1. 5

    Sauté the Greens

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 30 seconds. Add chopped greens and vegetable broth, cover and cook until greens are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt.

Pickled Onion

  1. 6

    Prepare the Pickled Onion

    In a bowl, combine sliced red onion, white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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