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Tacos al Pibil

Tacos al Pibil

30 min prep · 2 h 30 min cook · Medium · 4 servings
Mexican
A flavorful Mexican dish featuring tender, marinated pork cooked with traditional spices, perfect for filling warm tortillas with vibrant flavors.

Ingredients
1 kg Cochinita Pibil (pork shoulder or loin, marinated)
2 tbsp achiote paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 small corn tortillasmake it yourself
1 cup cooked black beans
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Additional lime wedges for serving
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Method
1
In a blender, combine achiote paste, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, and vegetable oil. Blend until smooth.
2
Coat the pork with the marinade, ensuring it's well covered. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
3
Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Place marinated pork in a baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and cook for 2.5 to 3 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
4
Remove pork from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Shred the meat with forks.
5
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
6
Fill each tortilla with shredded Cochinita Pibil, top with black beans and chopped cilantro.
7
Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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