Cochinita Pibil Mixiotes

Brenda Villagomez
Mixiotes are a traditional Mexican dish prepared by wrapping meat in mixiote leaves, parchment paper, or banana leaves, and steaming or pit roasting it. Prepared with a drool-worthy combination of cinnamon powder, cumin powder, oregano, pork chump, and orange juice, these delish cochinita pibil mixiotes are a culinary delight that will make you fall in love from the very first bite.
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Ingredients
6
Portions
  • 1/2 pieces achiote, for the marinade
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, for the marinade
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder, for the marinade
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder, for the marinade
  • salt, for the marinade
  • pepper, for the marinade
  • 1 cup orange juice, for the marinade
  • 1/4 cups vinegar, for the marinade
  • 1 kilo pork chump
  • banana leaves
  • some pickled onions
Preparation
1h 30 mins
1h
Easy
  • For the marinade: In a blender, combine achiote paste, cumin, cinnamon powder, salt, pepper, orange juice, and vinegar and blend until smooth. Pour marinade over the pork chump and let marinate for 2 hours.
  • On a griddle, roast banana leaves until they turn color slightly and soften. Set aside.
  • On a chopping board, place parchment paper and top with a banana leaf. Add marinated pork chump and wrap.
  • In a steamer, arrange authentic cochinita pibil mixiotes and cook for 1 hour.
  • Serve authentic cochinita pibil mixiotes with pickled onions.

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* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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