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Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Mexican High-Protein 💪Gluten-Free

Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork) features tender pork slow-cooked in a citrusy, chile-forward sauce built from orange juice, guajillos, vinegar, garlic, and achiote. The meat turns succulent and deeply seasoned, balanced by a bright, fiery onion–habanero lime salsa. Perfect for gatherings, tacos, or tortas when you want bold Yucatán-inspired flavor.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook6 hrs 20 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

46 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
45 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
10 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
90 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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18
Heart Health
67
Metabolic
32
Digestive
23
Inflammatory
50
Performance
45
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Mix the onion, habanero peppers, lime juice, and salt in a bowl; cover and chill while you prepare and cook the pork. Wear rubber gloves when handling habanero peppers and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or skin while slicing them.

  2. 2

    Put the guajillo peppers in a bowl; pour enough hot water over them to cover. Let them soak until softened, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper; cook in the hot oil until fully browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Move the pork to a slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Combine the guajillo peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and achiote paste in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the sauce over the pork cubes in the slow cooker.

  5. 5

    Cook on High until the pork easily falls apart, 6 to 8 hours. Transfer the pork to a serving dish and shred with 2 forks. Pour the achiote sauce over the shredded pork. To serve, top with the onion-habanero salsa.

About This Recipe

Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork) is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Achiote, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Dried Guajillo Chili, and Habanero Pepper. Each serving provides about 710.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)?
It is a Mexican recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork) made of?
The main ingredients are Achiote, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Dried Guajillo Chili, Habanero Pepper, Lime Juice. The full list of 12 is above.
What goes well with Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)?
Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork)?
About 6 hrs 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 710.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork) easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
Is Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork) healthy?
Authentic Cochinita Pibil (Spicy Mexican Pulled Pork) has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 710.63 calories and 44.79 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 557.19 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.5 g (63% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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