Enchiladas de Cochinita Pibil

Enchiladas de Cochinita Pibil

Enchiladas de Cochinita Pibil are traditional Mexican enchiladas filled with slow-cooked, flavorful cochinita pibil pork.

Ingredients

  • Avocado - 1, sliced
  • Queso fresco - 1/2 cup, crumbled
  • Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Red onion - 1, thinly sliced
  • Corn tortillas - 12
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Oregano - 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
  • Lime juice - 1/4 cup
  • Orange juice - 1 cup
  • Achiote paste - 3 tablespoons
  • Pork shoulder - 2 pounds, boneless

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  2. Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and pour the marinade over it. Make sure the pork is well coated. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds.
  3. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a griddle until pliable.
  6. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the shredded pork and roll it up tightly. Place the rolled enchiladas in a baking dish.
  7. Pour any remaining marinade from the slow cooker over the enchiladas.
  8. Bake the enchiladas in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
  9. Serve the enchiladas topped with sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and sliced avocado.

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 240 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g