A couple weeks ago I made this
Mexican (Yucatan) dish called "
cochinita pibil". I have no idea what it means, but it is so good. It is easy to make, too. I bought the red spice called (maybe)
achiote while Greg and I were in Mexico with Mike & Carmen two years ago. (Carmen is from Mexico and was the perfect guide.) To make this dish you simply marinate some pork (or chicken) with the
achiote paste mixed with a bit of salt, garlic, the juice or a lime and an orange, some vinegar and a splash of
tequila.
Then let it sit in the fridge overnight.
It is supposed to be covered in banana leaves but I couldn't find any! Then you simply bake it in the oven for a couple of hours. The pork is very tender and pulls apart easily. It is not spicy, but you can add some hot sauce, if you like. I serve
cochinita pibil with tortillas, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and rice. The kids love this. There is an onion salad that is often served with this dish, but I haven't made that before. The hot sauce is also from Mexico. I usually make the tortillas myself, but these ones were bought and were very good, too.
Then let it sit in the fridge overnight.
It is supposed to be covered in banana leaves but I couldn't find any! Then you simply bake it in the oven for a couple of hours. The pork is very tender and pulls apart easily. It is not spicy, but you can add some hot sauce, if you like. I serve cochinita pibil with tortillas, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and rice. The kids love this. There is an onion salad that is often served with this dish, but I haven't made that before. The hot sauce is also from Mexico. I usually make the tortillas myself, but these ones were bought and were very good, too. 
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