Welcome foodies! Today I'm taking you on a culinary journey to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico with a traditional dish called Cochinita Pibil. This ancient dish has Mayan roots and is a true delicacy in Mexican cuisine.
Cochinita Pibil is a dish of marinated pork that's wrapped in banana leaves and slow-roasted until it's tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The meat is typically marinated in a tangy mixture of bitter orange juice, annatto seed paste, achiote, and Mexican spices, giving it a vibrant red hue and a distinctively delicious taste.
Traditionally, Cochinita Pibil is cooked underground in a pit oven called a 'pib', which infuses the meat with smoky goodness. While we may not have a pib in our backyard, I'll show you how to make this mouthwatering dish in your own kitchen. Get ready for a feast of flavors!