Cochinita Pibil – Yucatan Style

Directions

1. Place pork in a resealable plastic bag; set aside. Pour achiote paste, orange juice and salt in blender container; pulse until smooth. Pour over pork; seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake*, place softened banana leaves in a deep roasting pan. Place pork and marinade on the leaves; fold banana leaves over pork. Cover the pan with lid or foil. Bake in a 325 degree F. oven for 3 hours or until pork is tender. Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes more. Skim the fat; serve meat juices with pork.
2. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes. Place pork, achiote paste, orange juice and salt in 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6-7 hours, or until pork is tender.