Tacos De Conchinita Pibil Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Pork

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the achiote paste, orange juice, minced garlic, and salt to form a marinade. Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and coat them with the marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   Cook the Pork

   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the marinated pork in a Dutch oven or an oven-safe pot. Add bay leaves and cover the pot tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Cook in the preheated oven for about 4 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

3. 3

   Prepare the Peppers and Onions

   While the pork is cooking, thinly slice the habanero peppers and onion. You can sauté them in a little bit of oil until they are soft, or you can serve them raw, depending on your preference.

4. 4

   Assemble the Tacos

   Once the pork is done, remove it from the oven and shred it with two forks. Warm the corn tortillas in a pan or microwave. Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of shredded pork, top with sautéed or raw habanero peppers, onions, and fresh cilantro.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.